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In reply to the discussion: Right is right and wrong ain't nowhere...Will Smith should be charged [View all]Baltimike
(4,140 posts)4. physical violence is not a joke. That wasn't scripted. nt
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Right is right and wrong ain't nowhere...Will Smith should be charged [View all]
Baltimike
Mar 2022
OP
Probably not. This frenzy over one star slapping another has got me kind of confused
Walleye
Mar 2022
#27
i was enjoying the oscars up until then.. all the women and the diversity and then
samnsara
Mar 2022
#2
Oh good grief. Sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you
Baltimike
Mar 2022
#9
Sticks and stones is the worst bull of all. I find people who enjoy others discomfort detestable.
Srkdqltr
Mar 2022
#14
Violence is violence. Rock was verbally violent to Jada . he got his reaction.
Srkdqltr
Mar 2022
#23
Nice try. No dice. Hitting someone is a crime. Telling a joke about someone is not.
Baltimike
Mar 2022
#24
right but is it always up to the victim? Im not clear on how it all works assault-wise
Blues Heron
Mar 2022
#34
There are a lot of people who feel making fun of others is funny. Look at all the defense of it .
Srkdqltr
Mar 2022
#28
I think he was in the wrong, but I don't think he necessarily needs to be charged
fishwax
Mar 2022
#55
Smith is a punk...Rock is a professional. I don't think charges are necessary. nt
LexVegas
Mar 2022
#64