Steve QJ
Feb 23, 2022

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I think we need to be extraordinarily careful with the notion of "accountability" because what we're really talking about is "retribution" in most cases.

What accountability is required for a nine-year-old joke that somebody has apologised for in your opinion? Again, Rogan acknowledges that the joke was racist seconds after making it. The story he was telling was obviously meant to be supportive of black people's experience. He got it badly wrong with that joke. No argument from me. But when you say accountability, what do you mean? This is the elephant in the room. Let's not hide behind his word "accountability.” Let's spell out what you think would be "fair".

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Steve QJ
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