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Dave Chappelle Criticizes Free Speech in America at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival (www.hollywoodreporter.com)

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[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 29 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (2 children)

he hated that he was called out for being a transphobic person, thats the real reason. now that hes in a country that hates lgbtq+ he feels welcomed.

[–] nandeEbisu@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago

Based on some of his accounts of his experiences I get why he might have a chip on his shoulder. Callinh the police on a black man for no reason just to harass them is practically attempted murder in the US and is an unacceptable step up from online comments.

That being said, saying a country like Saudi Arabia where the state will throw you in jail for speech with no due process is the same is a complete lack of awareness.