It is fascinating learning about other people's histories. Probably in part because I don't really know my own. The ethical dilemma here is that Ben Affleck was a guest on the show when it was revealed that one of his ancestors was a slave owner. He was upset and embarrassed and requested that information be omitted from the segment.
Seriously, Ben? If you are a US Born person and White, odds are there were some slave owners in your family tree. Slavery is the economy our country was built on. Right up there with stealing the land from the people who were already living here.
But the drama does not end there folks. The emails from the conversation Gates had with the higher ups have surfaced! This is the first time anyone has ever made this request- that an unsavory piece of their history be kept quiet. AND Gates was told to not reveal the information for fear of possible fall out!
What do you think? Was it right for Sony pics to authorize Gates to omit a piece of Affleck's history? And again, it's Sony pictures and the emails! The hits keep comin'....
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