Tucker Carlson tonight: His writer was "horrified by the story," and ashamed. What he wrote was wrong. We don't endorse his words. They have no connection to our show. We judge people for what they do, not how they were born. We uphold that principle. Other programs do not. 1/2
Our writer fell short of that standard. He's paying a heavy price for it. But we should also point out to those celebrating his fall that self-righteousness has its costs. We are all human. When we pretend we are holy and blameless in order to hurt others we will be punished. 2/2
Condensed: Our writer was horrified that he was caught. He's racist and sexist but it was a mistake! Anyway, he protected the show from himself. We don't judge. But other shows are guilty as sin! He's paid a price. And so will you if you think any of this is predictable or funny.
