Chapter: 6695
Tavanna saw Ye Chen had not revealed his stance supporting her and suddenly felt delighted.
If everyone only says what they want, the other person will always say that you're right, and such a video wouldn't be explosive or highlight one's passion and abilities. It would only encounter someone like Ye Chen who has some sharp edges, and only by grinding those edges down can one prove one's enthusiasm and capabilities.
So Tavanna asked rhetorically: 'Why can't we use support and opposition to express our stance? Support means supporting, opposition means opposing. You just need to tell me your real thoughts, what's so difficult about that?'"
Ye Chen smiled and asked her back: 'Well, the immigrants in the United States come from over a hundred different countries. There are both legal and illegal immigrants. Legal immigrants aside, there are those who overstayed their visas and those who entered illegally. Among these people, some work hard for the American people, while others burn and pillage without scruples. Others simply don't do anything, relying on government assistance to get by. In fact, millions of illegal immigrants have diverse backgrounds just like you categorize human personalities into hundreds of types. Such a complex issue, how can we use support or opposition to express our stance? If you think it's possible, I'll ask you: Do you support those illegal immigrants who stay in the United States?'"
Tavanna was taken aback that Ye Chen didn't answer her question and instead asked one back.
The issue of illegal immigration is similar to LGBT issues - sensitive. She couldn't afford to say anything politically incorrect, or she would be attacked by others.
So she said sternly: 'I think the immigration issue should be left to the US government to handle. The United States has specialized laws to resolve such problems. As long as they ensure fairness and justice during the enforcement process, that's fine.'"
Tavanna couldn't help but feel a sense of triumph as she looked at Ye Chen, asking him: "So, Mr. Ye, what's your attitude towards LGBT?"
Ye Chen smiled and said: "If you're going to let everything be handled by laws, then there's no need for you to ask me about LGBT issues or call for anything, isn't that right? Let things that can be solved by laws be handled by laws, and we should just focus on what we're supposed to do. Don't interfere in things that aren't our business."
"...," Tavanna was taken aback, not expecting herself to get caught off guard, and Ye Chen followed suit.
Moreover, she sensed that Ye Chen's words were also criticizing her for meddling in other people's affairs.
Just as she didn't know how to respond, Ye Chen said again: "Actually, it's unfair even if you leave the issue of illegal immigration to laws. At least, your personal treatment of LGBT and illegal immigrants is not fair."
"There's no unfairness!" Tavanna immediately retorted: "My point is that every group deserves full respect, and then we can adapt the corresponding laws and regulations, which will be more stable."
Ye Chen smiled: "You celebrities often come out to advocate for US states to modify their laws regarding LGBT, but I've never heard you come out to advocate for illegal immigrants to modify their laws. You demand the government to ensure rights for LGBT, which is good, humane, and American. But why do you treat LGBT and illegal immigrants differently? Are you going to ignore illegal immigrants just because they don't have US citizenship? If your so-called equality is based on having US citizenship, isn't that a bit too simplistic?"
"Tsk...," Tavanna was suddenly struck by Ye Chen's series of sharp questions. Although she has been singing and entertaining for many years in the entertainment circle, her ability to deliberately influence fans' values as an idol can be seen. She is not the kind of person who truly believes in freedom of speech; why bother with freedom of speech? It's just that you can't make empty claims without providing evidence that convinces others.
After a long and gloomy period of thinking, Tavanna finally opened her mouth: "You know, the LGBT community has a broader meaning. We support LGBT, not just in America, but worldwide."
Ye Chen nodded: "Yes, I meant that illegal immigrants don't just refer to those who have entered the US illegally, but also those from other countries around the world. So, is there any difference between them?"
Tavanna looked at Ye Chen with a gloomy expression, thinking that he was just like those two ladies who were easily swayed by their own emotions and would go on to say some supportive words. But little did she expect that this guy would turn out to be so stubborn and refuse to back down.
Ye Chen saw her momentary silence and decided to speak up: "Miss Swanson, if my previous questions are difficult to answer, you don't have to answer me. However, I do have a question that requires a clear response from you."
Tavanna hastily replied, "Go ahead."
Ye Chen asked her, "In your eyes, are illegal immigrants and LGBT equal? You just need to answer yes or no for me."
Tavanna became tangled up again.
Saying they're equal is just nonsense.
Most Americans don't like illegal immigrants.
Or you can say that most people who live in their home country don't want illegal immigrants sneaking into their country. JrNovels.com