The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 764 - The Easter Massacre
Apr 22, 2019
The podcast dives deep into the tragic Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, highlighting the high casualty rate and government failures. It contrasts political leaders' responses to terrorism across different faiths, questioning biases in victimhood recognition. The analysis of the Mueller report reveals a lack of evidence for collusion, igniting debates on the political landscape ahead of the 2020 elections. Tensions among Democratic candidates are also explored, alongside discussions on complex social issues like transgender identity and border security challenges.
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Contrasting Reactions
- Hillary Clinton's response to the Christchurch attack was very specific, condemning white supremacy.
- Her response to the Sri Lanka bombings was vague, condemning general hatred and violence, not radical Islam.
Hierarchy of Victims
- The left's intersectional hierarchy prioritizes certain victim groups, potentially overlooking Christian victims.
- Globally, Christians are the most persecuted religious group, according to a Pew Research Center report.
Global Terrorism
- While attention on white supremacy is warranted, radical Islamic terrorism is responsible for far more deaths worldwide.
- Media coverage often skews towards white supremacy despite the numbers.
