Does freedom of speech mean allowing people to say what they want regardless of who it may hurt or offend?
The ladies discuss presenter Piers Morgan’s departure from ITV’s Good Morning Britain following the disparaging comments he made about Meghan Markle, the subsequent departure of his friend Sharon Osbourne from US show The Talk after she tried to defend him, whether freedom of speech means allowing people to say what they want, regardless of how it may offend or hurt others, and if it is dangerous to silence controversial views or opinions. Guest starring Fairyqueen Tatiana and Monah
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
https://unitedmelaningroup.com/es056
(Website – Show notes)
https://www.theweek.co.uk/97552/hate-speech-vs-free-speech-the-uk-laws
(Article – Hate speech vs. free speech: the UK laws – The Week)
https://www.amnesty.org/en/what-we-do/freedom-of-expression/
(Article – Freedom of expression – Amnesty International)
(Article & Video – Piers Morgan storms off set of Good Morning Britain in Meghan row – Lucy Campbell for The Guardian)
(Article – Piers Morgan Stands By Meghan Markle Remarks & Says He’s Leaving ‘Good Morning Britain’ To “Spend More Time With My Opinions” – Jake Kanter for Deadline)
(Article – Piers Morgan Resigns After His Obsession With Meghan Markle Hits A New Low – Sarah Midkiff for Refinery 29)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xUviHcV8NA
(Video – 'The Talk': Sheryl Underwood, Sharon Osbourne Discuss Racism – via ET Canada YouTube channel)
(Article – Kelly Osbourne’s ‘The View’ Gaffe About Latinos Reemerges as Sharon Osbourne Is Accused of Racism – Armando Tinoco for Showbiz Cheatsheet)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/entertainment-arts-56347873
(Article – Piers Morgan is not racist, says Sharon Osbourne – BBC News)
https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/the-long-prologue-to-the-capitol-hill-riot
(Article – The Long Prologue to the Capitol Hill Riot – Benjamin Wallace-Wells for The New Yorker)
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