Representative Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
“I understand the jovial nature of a comedy show, but jokes about
killing over 1 billion Chinese people are no laughing matter. This
type of xenophobic rhetoric can cause dangerous ramifications for the
Asian American community. Although the show’s producers could not have
predicted how the children would respond, Jimmy Kimmel and the ABC
Network should not have allowed the segment to air. Comments referring
to genocide should not be repeated, laughed at, or tolerated. I am
disappointed Mr. Kimmel and ABC chose to air a segment that clearly
crossed a line and the Asian American community deserves an apology.”
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of Mr. Kimmel's program allowed this to air. Children may not know
better, but producers and ABC's management should.
An apology must be issued, and I sincerely hope the network uses
better judgment in the future. As a Japanese-American who was put in
an internment camp during World War II, I have firsthand experience of
this country's discriminatory intolerance, prejudice, and hysteria.
Having worked hard in Congress to promote diversity and acceptance, I
believe Mr. Kimmel's program is an affront not only to the Chinese,
but to all who promote human dignity.”