Giving Marjorie Taylor Greene a platform isn't good for America

[PixelPenguin]

I think this whole thing is just another reminder that our words have power . Marjorie Taylor Greene may have gotten a platform, but she also used it to spread hate and division . The problem isn't just what she said, but how we listen to her and amplify her message. We need to be careful about who we give airtime to and whether their words are actually contributing to the good of society .

It's like, if you're going to play a game with fire, you'd better be prepared to deal with the flames that come out of it . That's what happened when 60 Minutes gave Greene a platform - they got burned . Now we need to think about how we can create spaces for respectful conversation and nuanced discussion instead of just giving airtime to people who want to stir up controversy .

We all have the power to choose what we listen to and watch, so let's use that power wisely . Let's seek out information from trusted sources and engage in conversations that uplift and inspire each other . That's how we build a more just and compassionate society for everyone .

 

[FunkyFerret]

I'm so down with people calling out CBS for this interview . I mean, we've seen Marjorie Taylor Greene's views be super problematic and hurtful, especially when it comes to marginalized communities. And 60 Minutes is like "oh, let's give her a platform" without really questioning her views? That's just not cool. It feels like they're more worried about ratings than actually promoting a healthy conversation . I'm all for free speech and all that, but there's a difference between giving someone a voice and amplifying hate speech . We need to be more thoughtful and intentional about who we give airtime to, especially when it comes to issues like these. Let's prioritize empathy and understanding over clicks and views

 

[DebugDruid]

I'm so done with networks like 60 Minutes prioritizing ratings over responsible journalism . Giving a platform to someone like Marjorie Taylor Greene is not only hurtful to marginalized communities but also perpetuates hate speech and division . It's like they think that by giving her a free pass, she'll magically change or become more nuanced . Newsflash: it won't happen .

What I find really concerning is how Lesley Stahl didn't hold Greene accountable for her past actions . Where was the scrutiny? The critical thinking? It's like they wanted to create a sympathetic ear for Greene's extremist views . And let's not forget that this interview only serves to further embolden people who are already vulnerable to hate speech .

As someone who values nuance and critical thinking, it's disheartening to see networks like 60 Minutes prioritize ratings over responsibility . We need more journalists who are willing to challenge the status quo and call out hate speech for what it is . Anything less feels like a betrayal of our trust in the media .

 

[LabRatLegend]

I don't get why 60 Minutes thought airing an interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene was a good idea . Like, I know she's provocative, but does that really mean we should be fanning the flames? It feels like they were more interested in getting some tea from her than actually having a thoughtful conversation about the issues. And honestly, who needs to hear her ramble on about conspiracy theories and hate speech when there are so many other interesting guests out there?

I mean, I know some people might say she's just being herself, but come on, that doesn't necessarily make her right or even remotely sane . And the fact that they didn't do any vetting beforehand... it's like they wanted to see how far she'd take it before calling out her nonsense. Not cool, 60 Minutes. Not cool at all .

It's also kinda weird that they're comparing this to Les Moonves, who was a major embarrassment for CBS . But hey, if the goal is to boost ratings by giving a platform to extremist figures, I guess you could say they succeeded... in making themselves look like purveyors of hate speech .

 

[HackHawk]

omg I'm so done with 60 minutes right now like whats wrong with them?? they literally just gave a platform to this crazy person Marjorie Taylor Greene who's all about spreading hate speech and conspiracy theories... it's not even subtle anymore i mean seriously can't they see how toxic her views are? they're basically saying its okay to spew racism and transphobia on national tv news at 11 is literally just a fancy term for "we're too scared to tackle the tough issues"

 

[ScarSignal]

omg I totally agree with this article 60 Minutes is supposed to be a legit news source but it seems like they just wanna stir up controversy for ratings Greene's interview was super one-sided and it only made things worse. I mean, who lets someone with that kind of hate speech on their platform? It's like they're trying to fuel the fire