The 'Flipping Out' vet said his DMs were flooded with criticism after he complained about the ongoing protests -- but he's not apologizing (via toofab)
As he had breezed right past the reasons behind the protests the day before, Lewis explained that he does believe Floyd's killing was a murder. Calling it a"despicable act," he added that he thinks Floyd was treated"inhumanely" and in a"barbaric" fashion and said all the officers involved should face charges."I don't tolerate police brutality, discrimination or racism of any kind," he added.
"I felt fearful. Just because I’m white and I’m privileged doesn't mean I can't be scared," he continued."I support the movement, but I can't get behind this particular strategy and I think it's being grossly mishandled." After he spoke, his cohost Megan Weaver said she agreed with the listener criticism, feeling that Jeff wasn't looking at the"bigger picture" the day before. She added she didn't speak up because she felt uninformed and was worried about saying the wrong thing.
He also said he got pushback for saying the police weren't doing anything during the protests, adding,"I think they’re doing the best they can considering they’re completely outnumbered. They’re doing the best they can." Megan pushed back, saying,"Not all of them."
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