Jon Stewart defended Dave Chappelle’s controversial SNL monologue, saying he doesn't believe censorship will end antisemitism.
after his set in May, agreed with the comic that “it shouldn’t be this hard to talk about things,” adding, “I’m called antisemitic because I’m against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
on social media and initially failing to apologize, Stewart joked that a more fitting punishment would be sending him to the Knicks. “In all seriousness,” Stewart continued, “penalizing somebody for having a thought, I don’t think is the way to change their minds or gain understanding.” Stewart added, “People think this.
Stewart then offered that people “play with tropes” and that comics like Chappelle and himself “rely on those prejudices as a shorthand for our material.” He later jokingly told Colbert, “Like, I know you don’t like Jews, I see it in your eyes.” Following a pause, the host quipped back, “Really just one of you.
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