The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1616 - If You Don’t Cheer Drag Queen Story Hour, You’re A Terrorist
Nov 22, 2022
The podcast dives into the political fallout from a tragic mass shooting at a gay club, examining mental health links to violence and the societal response to drag queen story hours. It critiques media narratives and discusses the implications of labeling critics as 'stochastic terrorists.' The conversation also touches on the challenges of wealth distribution and the tensions in political rhetoric surrounding race relations. Lastly, it warns against labeling opposing viewpoints as extremist, emphasizing the need for civil discourse.
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Shooter's Prior Arrest
- The Club Q shooter was arrested in 2021 for holding his family hostage at gunpoint.
- Police confiscated firearms but didn't use the red flag law, which could have prevented him from owning guns.
Media's Reaction to the Shooting
- The media blames opposition to drag queen story hour and same-sex marriage for the shooting.
- They link the shooting to those who disagree with progressive social values, not the shooter's mental illness.
The Left's "Emotivism"
- Ben Shapiro argues that the left demonizes those who oppose their agenda by attributing negative emotions to them.
- He calls this "emotivism", where arguments are replaced with emotional accusations like "hatred" and "fear".
