Chapter 489 Be Nice to Me

Alvin's tit-for-tat confrontation made Melissa a little panicked. She didn't expect that a guy who had never been on TV would react so violently on such an occasion.

Melissa was a leader in the black movement in New York State, and this powerful interview made her think she had a great opportunity.

She tried every means to get this opportunity from the top management of ABC. She originally wanted to have a good talk with Alvin. If she could win Alvin's support, maybe their group could gain huge exposure.

But as a senior media person, Melissa almost instinctively caught the loophole in Alvin's joke about black people.

This is their professional instinct to seize other people's language loopholes, tear them open, make things bigger, expand the situation, and realize their own interests.

There is definitely nothing wrong with them fighting for the rights and interests of a group and is worthy of praise, but it is a bit fucked up for you to sacrifice the reputation and interests of innocent people!

Melissa originally thought that Alvin would apologize or something because of her questioning. After all, racial discrimination is a very sensitive topic in the United States. The first thing the president has to do in the face of such accusations is to apologize.

As long as Alvin is willing to apologize, it will give him a chance to state his case.

But she obviously thinks too much~~

Bob glanced at Melissa with both boredom and sympathy. This colleague who was fully prepared and wanted to fight a tough battle was just knocked down. It is estimated that her media career is over here!

It is never a joke in America that a lawsuit brings down a person!

The bearded Hank who had been silent might be friends with this Melissa. He looked at Alvin and said cautiously: "There may be some misunderstanding here!

Mr. Alvin, Melissa is a kind person who has spent her entire career campaigning for the rights of black people.

And the joke you just made about black people does involve racial discrimination. It's not surprising that she had such a big reaction.

If you think Melissa went too far, I can apologize to you on his behalf! "

Alvin shook his head, suddenly feeling a little tired. It seemed that being on TV was really not something he was good at.

These people only care about what they care about and don't care at all about what Alvin wants to say or do!

Judging from the attitude of host Bob, ABC definitely wants to have a successful interview. But judging from the attitudes of these two guests, they must have their own purposes.

Alvin doesn't know what it is specifically. It's too difficult for him to ask Alvin to analyze these things.

Looking at the bearded Hank, Alvin smiled and said, "Do you believe in the law?"

Hank was stunned for a moment, glanced at Melissa with some sympathy, then nodded and said, "Of course, I believe in the law!"

Hank was troubled because he thought he had met a pig teammate.

Before going on stage, everyone had clearly agreed that they were just going to have a verbal exchange with Alvin. No matter what the outcome was in the end, everyone laughed, shook hands, and tried to win Alvin's sympathy and support, even if it was only on the surface.

You must know that Alvin's speech really touched most people.

Now everyone is more convinced of him. If Alvin's support can be won, the benefits will be unimaginable.

Even if it doesn't work, you can still explain your position and thoughts on a national live broadcast, and you can always gain some support in the end. Result~~~

Alvin nodded and said, "Then let the law you believe in decide whether I am right or wrong."

Hank glanced helplessly at Melissa, who was sitting powerlessly on the chair, trying hard to maintain the last bit of pride, and then said to Alvin: "But it really doesn't reach this level~~

Melissa's approach was just her instinctive reaction. If you represent the rights and interests of some people, you can't help but want them to get the greatest respect. "

Alvin looked at the bearded Hank with a compassionate expression, shook his head and said: "I don't know this feeling, and I never feel that I can represent anyone.

I even think there's nothing wrong with showing some caution to the people in Hell's Kitchen.

They have made mistakes, or are making mistakes, or have bad luck, but they are adults.

I don't pray for mercy or help or gain status for them or anything like that.

I don't understand that. I just want everyone to give them some precious tolerance and not be prejudiced against them when they are trying to get rid of their current bad life. "

As he spoke, Alvin looked at Hank sincerely and said, "I don't know what you want to do, but I only do what I want to do and what I should do.

What determines my thoughts and actions is what I actually see and hear.

You slander me and I sue you. What's the problem? "

Hank was speechless and said: "But your joke~~your~~"

Alvin shook his head helplessly and said, "Why don't you go to a random black man on the streets of Hell's Kitchen and ask if what I just said was racist?

I'm from Hell's Kitchen and I have a lot of black friends there.

Man, black people were protected by legislation a few years ago. What else do you want to do? "

Hank said seriously: "Because even though the law has been enacted, there are still many African Americans who are not treated reasonably."

Alvin was silent for a moment and said awkwardly: "I approve of your actions, but do you really recognize yourselves?"

As he spoke, Alvin pointed at Melissa and said to Hank: "She just called me Asian-American, and you called them African-American, and Mexican-American, and so on, and so on!

What's this? Why do we all have a prefix in front of it? Shouldn't everyone have a unified name, Americans?

Of course, I don’t mind~~Many people don’t mind either, because it seems to be a conventional rule that makes it easier for everyone to distinguish their own race. "

Bob stood up anxiously and wanted to end the topic, because if Alvin continued to talk, the consequences might be very serious.

Alvin also stood up, walked to Bob with a smile, pressed him on his chair, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I won't hit anyone!"

Glancing at Hank, who looked ugly, Alvin smiled and said, "Then Mr. Hank, can you tell me, what kind of American are you?"

Hank muttered, but couldn't answer the question.

Alvin pretended to be suddenly enlightened and said: "Ah~~I know! European Americans, they must be, right?

Oh~~No~~Europeans may not agree, maybe they will say~~"

Alvin raised his chin, exposed his nostrils, and said solemnly in an unskilled London accent: "No, no, no, they are not Europeans, they are rude hooligans, uneducated guys, they are not Europeans!"

Alvin's funny look made the non-white audience burst into laughter.

Bob was slightly relieved. Alvin didn't look like he was going crazy. At least he showed a sense of humor. It's really not a big deal to satirize white Americans on TV!

Looking at Hank who looked a little dissatisfied, Alvin smiled and said: "Why do you look a little unhappy? European Americans don't sound good?

So how about we switch to someone a little nobler, an Anglo, an Anglo-Saxon American? "

Hank looked ugly and said, "You are making trouble unreasonably!"

Alvin shook his head and said with a smile: "Is that really the case?

I heard a joke, a Jamaican friend of mine went through customs, and a staff member took his ID and asked him, African American?

My friend said, no no no, I'm Jamaican.

The staff said, we only have African Americans here, so you can't stay in America.

My friends were like, no, no, no, I'm African, I'm African-American. "

Alvin spread his hands to face the laughter and said with a smile: "What's going on? Will anyone ask questions like, 'Why are you not a European American?'"

A large number of people in the audience shouted together, "What's going on?"

Facing Hank's livid face, Alvin smiled and shook his head. He didn't want to make the matter too big, which was not in line with his purpose. It's just that Hank's fucking look of standing on the moral high ground made him a little angry.

What should you do about those people who come to persuade you to be generous when you are hurt~~~

Alvin decided to end this topic. If this topic continues, there might be a parade tomorrow or something.

I am not a civil rights leader, so there is really no need to say any more, lest I get into trouble when the time comes.

“Man, I don’t actually care about what I just said.

If that makes you uncomfortable, I can apologize!

But I want to say that my position is different from yours. Don’t use your ideas to kidnap me.

Well~~ Regarding discrimination, let me say one more thing. If a company wants to lay off employees, if a Chinese and a black person hold the same position and have the same ability, 80% of the people who will be laid off will be Chinese.

So, who is being discriminated against?

You are a white man, and you are willing to help black people fight for their rights. No matter what your thoughts are, I admire you!

But is it absolutely right to sacrifice the interests of some people to fulfill your inner greatness? "

Bob finally played the role of an excellent host at this time. He asked at the right time: "So Alvin, what do you think~~"

Alvin glanced at Bob and said with a smile: "The education I once received made me understand a truth.

Knowledge changes destiny, hard work determines life!

These may not be absolute, but they work for most people.

So I became the principal of a community school!

I hope to help those children who still have a chance, so that they can have the opportunity to choose their own life.

I live in Hell's Kitchen, and I understand that the fate of all those who are forced to come to Hell's Kitchen has reached its lowest point.

The only thing that can change their lives is their own efforts.

And you, all of you, just have to give them a little "grace." Give them hope of changing their lives.

These are my only pleas to you!

Let God decide the rest! "

Bob stood up excitedly and hugged Alvin, saying, "This is the most sincere 'plea' I have ever heard. I don't think anyone would refuse such a plea."

Alvin smiled and patted Bob on the back, and said with a smile: "I hope so~~

I always naively hope that the world will be good!

I always let myself see the good side of the world!

This makes it easier for me to be satisfied and happier!

I'm just an ordinary person with some abilities~~

Man, don't ask too much of me, please be nice to me next! "

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