IT'S ABOUT TIME: Shapiro calls BS on "preferred" pronouns

[@karami8844]

I got a bachelors in Biology 10 years ago. Back then, I didn’t think we would be having a debate on what is male and female and redefining biology as a whole. Like, wtf? 🤨

[@nomasker1360]

It all leads to the same virtue signaling road to the great reset new world order .

[@karmafilmsnm]

I just had an epiphany that the past va xxes did this to them. There is no other explanation. This did not exist before. What the current va xxes are doing now, makes it make sense. We've always been part of experimentation since the very first va x in the 1700s. The end always seems to justify the means, especially when people have forgotten the means. I'm a data analyst, and would like your thoughts.

[@orlandotouristtraps7410]

If Gender doesn't even exist why even measure or count it. Who cares if 90% of people in a particular field have testicles if gender doesn't matter and doesn't even exist. To even count and measure the numbers would then be racist. The very premise is BS and a lie.

[@thomasjordan8898]

@@nomasker1360 bingo!

[@eno6712]

@@karmafilmsnm you had me till the last half , that's simply ignorant. Small pox is no joke .

[@gabrielbangert9228]

the student asking for clarification after quoting Ben to make sure he didn’t put words in Ben’s mouth shows absolute class.

[@ForTheOmnissiah]

I was going to comment something similar. He was respectful and realistic, and Shapiro responded as such. We need more actual debate like this.

[@matthewestrada407]

He asked a question respectfully and got a answer respectfully.

[@camille1236]

@@matthewestrada407 Pq

[@lindamacleod1686]

He just cowered and was afraid Because he knew Shapiro wouldnt listen but just mock him

[@gabrielbangert9228]

@@lindamacleod1686 you must’ve watched a different video.

[@mikeb1596]

It's sad that this has to be explained to adults and they still can't accept it

[@baileyzhang1983]

Time for re-education camp 😂

[@Boris82]

Extremely sad

[@BAR55825]

“Adults” aka lying democrats

[@DickToles]

Most adults still believe in diversity and multiculturalism so yea, things need to be explained unfortunately

[@toordog1753]

From a person who lives a particularly hypocritical life.

[@sunkizzed.saruhh]

When "disrespecting" pronouns is considered worse than threatening actual violence you know it's about time to get the hell out of there.

[@k.c.r.5974]

Seriously...look at the terrorist state of Israel and the evils of zionism little Ben holds so dear...yet he wants to go after transgender insanity. Just playing his zionist role and he is just another tool of division in the criminal left vs right political scheme.

[@StableColonel]

No, stand your ground.

[@lauratran7638]

Yep, its time the get out of Dodge.

[@kantraxoikol6914]

oh its far worse than that your own family will punch you

[@jonelson1983]

Fair play to the kid. He was polite and didn't have a hissy fit when countered on his argument.

[@alessandrosalvatore1049]

I agree

[@chucktowne]

Yea, he just walked out and couldn't take any more. When truth speaks you cannot rebut it because how can you prove truth is a lie. They sure try and with people who don't have a mind as sharp and knowledgeable as Ben they have small victories. Many times though, they will default to mindless slogans or repeating insults, when they have no way to prove truth is a lie.

[@cryptoerok4851]

@Steve Doud yeah when someone "counters" with "nuh uh" its time to walk away.

[@My2CentsYall]

If i do not like you I will call you what i want THAT is Ben Shapiro you need to understand that.

[@marshallosantos9035]

@@My2CentsYall What is the basis for your claim?

[@TaylorKromOFFICIAL]

I can respect the fact that the kid simply said “Okay, thank you.” after Ben made his point. 👏🏽 He asked a question, got the answer, and walked away respectfully! That doesn’t happen very often anymore.

[@words007]

In any debate if you're loosing the conversation. The loosing side usually turns to cursive, non factual criticism or just blatant attack verbal or even physical. And "fact" is since last 10 years especially the left side of political spectrum is loosing side mostly. I feel like since the golden times of Barack Obama in office (who had his flaws) was the best "left" leader they could offer and now they cannot for the life of them put someone "better" then him in office (sleepy joe is sleepy 😪). Its just what it is. Joe Biden sucks.

[@tHE6tH]

I mean... Shapiro didn't answer the kid's question and the kid knew he wasn't going to, so he accepted that and moved on.

[@MinecraftMartin]

It happens all the time. It's just not interesting so gets left out.

[@MinecraftMartin]

@@words007 On KZbin shock videos, this is accurate. You always want to edit and select scenes that will get the biggest reaction from viewers. In real life, we're not always attacking eachother for every disagreement. FaceBook though ... yeah it's pretty terrible. Disagree with someone and they'll jump down your throat and say all sorts of mean and personal things to you.

[@Wringfale]

@@MinecraftMartin agreed. It happens a lot in my classes when the discussion gets political, and everyone seems to respect each other’s opinions.

[@perryrush6563]

He asked a question, listened to the answer, laughed when appropriate, and thanked him for the answer. The way society used to be!

[@Kris.G]

Yes. There was no circling around, trying to attack from different directions, hoping that Shapiro would fall for a trap. This should be the default position in every argument but sadly we don't see that any more. Bravo, random guy in leather jacket.

[@_Refurbished_]

Society was like then when? In the 60’s? People forget the good ol’ days weren’t always good.

[@mayvalentine8475]

@@_Refurbished_ don’t even try, any Ben Shapiro supporter is a total monster lol

[@mayvalentine8475]

@@_Refurbished_ it’s the same guy who told everyone to go out and get infected with the virus intentionally on one of the talk shows he visited while he sat safe in his rich home.

[@Kris.G]

@@_Refurbished_ Ah yes, the ACKCHYUALLY man... Just watch ANY TV debate on YT or any interview and notice how different they used to be.

[@morgancatherwood5665]

I'm not a Republican. I'm not right wing. I'm not particularly conservative. But I find myself more and more frequently siding with Ben - this bizarre country we live in is just ridiculous

[@crevanille1966]

I'm a independent myself and don't always agree with Ben on certain subjects either. But this topic is just common sense. You simply cannot force people to bend to your will because you want to deny reality around you. Forcing your will on other folk makes you an oppressor. Society has degraded so badly we have people arguing against biology. Trying to redefine and reconstruct basic anatomy and advocating for foolish ideals that puts literal women and children in the crossfire of their perturbed mind set.

[@IamBuffal0]

You're not alone. I've been a liberal most of my life up until very recently. Marched for BLM, lived and been friends with trans in co-ops. But BLM turned out to be a scam and this trans ideology is clearly a creeping and insidious atheistic religion since it believes in some sort of spirit/ego beyond the physical body, and that the body should be maimed and constantly dosed into pharma drug slavery in the name of "Love and Acceptance." Real Love is Truth, Real Love accepts who we truly are beyond the limited desire filled and fickle ego. Grooming children and encouraging them to maim and drug themselves will always be evil. We should be helping youth find self-esteem and Love and Accept their bodies for who they actually are. If you look up people like Alfred Kinsey and Dr. John Money who originally started pushing all these perverse views and coining the terms/language the Trans community used in the scientific and medically community, I recommend you prepare yourself mentally, because the root of their work and minds are filled with horrors that are hard to comprehend, since it beyond any realm of human decency. I realized there have been a lot of unfounded Ad hominem attacks on Ben and others. I'm not as conservative as Ben, but when it comes to defending the Innocence of Children and the Rights of biological Women, on this we can agree.

[@sarov7658]

I use wrong pronoun to make fun of these ppl it's hilarious

[@martinaguilar1977]

Same here.

[@edithdlp8045]

You can identify as you please but please don't try to force it on us and specially on kids.

[@scteel2457]

At least the kid had an intelligent question without being aggressive and defensive like most people who talk to Ben. And this is what a respectful discussion sounds like.

[@mneugent7658]

Yeah, I was impressed by that guy too.

[@argentorangeok6224]

I thought the same thing. He's a good kid, if somewhat naive.

[@swimlaps1]

The kid tried to be all knowing, a bit defensive..but was enlightened!

[@busterbaxter7612]

She's purttty

[@marthar4370]

sadly he believes his data from UCLA holds credibility

[@mancheetah5610]

this makes so much sense, i don't understand why it is being discussed

[@robertlaube574]

People like us never will. Sadly its the same for the other siden. Big difference, we are right, and they are not.

[@generalming2809]

MFs want to steal our freedom because they feel special in some way

[@generalming2809]

@@peterking8234 but the reason why freedom is in danger is because of the transgenders feelings right?

[@thatonetitan8456]

@@snackentity5709 absolutely correct. I had a conversation with a teen about how the pronoun they is plural, and they would not budge. I even explained that the definition has changed recently due to propaganda and indoctrination efforts and they still insisted I was wrong. It breaks my heart to think that this is the only reality young people have ever known

[@thirdgen377]

They think we have to live our lives like them, insecure and scared to be misunderstood or don't wish to put in the same effort as those who do laps around them. They're mediocre in all they do and they can't stand themselves and think everyone else has to conform to their bullshit pronoun game. Every person who plays that game gets an "Ok Tumor" from me.

[@tron3entertainment]

The kid did not "lose" a debate. He asked for clarification, interjected a bit and walked away with his head held up. Hope he did not feel embarrassed; because he behaved like a gentleman.

[@decorDD]

I agree

[@ALJ9000]

@Steve Doud What are you grinding on about?

[@shiori00]

@@ALJ9000 just another shapiro hater. ignore and move on

[@ALJ9000]

@@shiori00 Will do

[@swopedog6133]

How do you know that the person talking to Ben identifies as "he" and "gentleman"... 😲

[@Midwest_Jess007]

Ben is saying what we all are thinking but can no longer say out loud! We're all being forced to pretend like we don't know truths anymore.

[@technical6577]

Just keep thinking free and speaking free. Don't fall into that mindset. We have choices still, and Ben publicly speaking on this proves it.

[@seaneastman8817]

Some of us will not ever accept the far left's psychotic and delusional ideas. Will not comply. Period. Don't give a damn.

[@adamsavage2646]

That's not true, Ben is saying many things that even trans people agree with, don't live in a false media narrative created by the right wing

[@_Ter1an_]

You say anything out loud, just don't be mad about the consequences

[@robindew9072]

Everyone who believes as Ben does has every right to speak out and truthfully about what they believe and how they think. The left woke don't have any rights to control us and our opinions,thoughts and beliefs.

[@t-bagbagwell1327]

The fact that he listened till the end and thanked Ben is astonishing. Win win for all.

[@Mikerphone0206]

Well he immediately left afterward because he didn't like the answer, but the video ended

[@thebeatles9]

the fact that kid made it through the whole spiel without a barf bag is the most astonishing part

[@Chris-0703]

Why is that astonishing?

[@Shrimple329]

It’s not a win win. It’s literally a win lose, bill is disgusting

[@Mikerphone0206]

@@Neil-de1fh what? I saw the footage on another video. But keep on assuming information. Also this comment is 4 months old dude.

[@madine_whits]

We gotta applaud the guy asking the questions, He just stood there and listened. Didn’t yell or scream. Respect✊

[@HamoTheUltimate]

Thats like the most basic shit. Sad to see that its unique now

[@aliveandwell829]

@@HamoTheUltimate Maybe this kid is a sign that decency and respect are making a comeback.

[@CaptnBuggy]

Applaud him for behaving normally?

[@MagicalHira]

He's cute. Is he gay?

[@vervetech9395]

@@CaptnBuggy You wouldn't find a lot of "woke" people behaving normally in an argument

[@angelfromhell468]

The fact everyone is so impressed by how the boy behaved is in a way quite sad, because it was just basic manners.

[@laquishdanish3386]

Considering the fact being rude and impolite has been rewarded in politics this is great progress. I never look at progress as “sad”

[@rockyclick371]

@@laquishdanish3386 your both right

[@RasHmiR91]

Exactly what youths nowadays are lacking

[@notacasual5593]

@@RasHmiR91 Not just youths.

[@starkenterprises2371]

Yup.

[@johnnyrobertson5971]

This young man is a product of proper education with a very stable family up bringing who has great respect and values. His parents did a wonderful job with him and a child to be proud of.

[@twentysvn]

Comments like these are so weird. Like how do you know a single woman didn’t raise him? How do know he didn’t grow up poor and struggling and that’s how he learned to maintain his composure and have civil discussions? This is just such a weird assumption.

[@johnnyrobertson5971]

@@twentysvn we can only assume.

[@bklufc]

a BRILLIANT example of civil discourse. thanks to both participants.

[@loveagape7777]

brilliant ????? My mother(female) gave birth to me, not my father(male). My five year old niece Knows that her mother(female)is giving birth to her sibling in two weeks, NOT HER FATHER(MALE) !!!!!!!!

[@bklufc]

@@loveagape7777 i agree. i am referring to the way the conversation was conducted. not its content. calm down.

[@filipezoega6093]

@@loveagape7777 first understand what was said, then comment, lol.

[@constantdisappointment5658]

@@loveagape7777 You're really mad 😳

[@jenniferburton7044]

@@loveagape7777 Someone is taking way too many drugs 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@marlenalinne6100]

Whether you agree with this young man or not, you have to give him credit for not coming in with a chip on his shoulder and an abrasive attitude like most of the people do. He asked his question without reading from his cell phone and listened to Ben without interrupting him. Thank you, sir, for showing respect and civility.

[@marlenalinne6100]

@Lynn Amadeus But we all know that, nowadays, being respectful is the exception to the rules, especially among college students who come to these events.

[@lanavasquez6094]

​@@marlenalinne6100 Agreed 💯💯💯💯

[@mikerobinson1194]

As my grandmother always said till the day she died . " The Truth Will Stand When The World Is On Fire"

[@georginacat7667]

I loved him and I think unlike most, he wanted to hear an answer, he wasn't up there looking for a chance to publicly ask a question then put his fingers in his ears. I dont know why so many if these kids ask, because they have no intention of listening

[@chicha400]

Yep, he definitely went about this in the right way. He was well-spoken and not just looking to get offended after bringing up a controversial subject matter.

[@annmartin2174]

As a retired high school science teacher, I can’t even imagine how anything but factual science could be being taught in school. Parents, if your young children are being exposed to non factual science, get them to a different school ASAP!

[@annmartin2174]

@Lil' Black Duk Well, I can tell you were never an actual teacher because an actual teacher does not put people down just to do it.

[@annmartin2174]

@Lil' Black Duk Yes. I interpreted your remark as “I could never teach real science”. I apologize and I agree with you completely on the rest of your message.

[@im26c4u5]

It's in all public schools already, sadly.

[@annmartin2174]

@@im26c4u5 It is sad, it’s very sad and very scary.

[@troylee5273]

Yes! 100% spot on… in a social setting you can humor someone’s fantasy… but in classroom, instructor has responsibility to use grammatically correct pronoun as appears on birth certificate.

[@carbonconnection2480]

They want us to accept them for who they are, but they couldn't accept themselves for who they were....

[@beverlythompson7046]

Why do they care if others don't accept them. Have to be confident in your own skin . Should not need a flag or t shirt to identify your self if you are a confident person.

[@carbonconnection2480]

@@beverlythompson7046 I'm not sure why they care.. They think they need to stand in the road holding a sign like we give a damn what their choice is in life...

[@ilonkageisenhaver531]

Oooh, didn't think of it that way! You've got a point!

[@carbonconnection2480]

@@moonknightx5310. You spelled completely* honest wrong.

[@carbonconnection2480]

@Janina B. Somebody has to let them know 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@0nick0nick05]

I am 100% on Ben’s side here but the kid was extremely civilized and it makes me happy that these arguments don’t have to be yelling.

[@gregpoulin8210]

These kids will never know the truth of what is going on. Like Trump won

[@Thaco69]

The problem with Ben, which is really called out, is that he is allowed to define the position of whatever group he is speaking out against that day. In this case trans people. He almost always mischaracterizes the position, creating one that is much easier for him to argue against. Ben Shapiro has made himself famous speaking with confidence on topics he knows very little about.

[@squeekfrogman8787]

@@Thaco69 He speaks in facts and certain people hate that. You claim he is speaking on subjects he knows literally about but couldn't name a single thing he said that was wrong. And Ben is not the one redefining terms to fit a perceived comfort level. If he did, he would be the transgender.

[@anthonylogan5257]

@@Thaco69 you have any examples? Because everything I've seen he is very knowledgeable of what he is speaking on.

[@christopherabernathy4236]

@@Thaco69 You don't listen do you?

[@fatrobdouble]

They don't just call misgendering "bigotry" & "hate." They're calling it "violence." The wild redefinition of words that's become so popular in recent years is destroying civil discourse.

[@timothykearns2232]

@Rob Double: Orwellian to change "bigotry" & "hate" to "violence"......Cultural Marxism codifies it.

[@stephvandykeozzy]

I hate it when these people do that. What I mean is when they change words around and create new ones of their own. Being a writer myself, it annoys me how terrible their grammar has become and the dumb words they create.

[@fatrobdouble]

@@stephvandykeozzy I'm willing to accept new words, and i understand that language is "living" and will evolve. But they're currently giving old words new definitions, and they're forcing the changes; they're not evolving naturally. We're living in a time where someone disagrees with my opinion, they accuse me of violence, same as if i punched or stabbed them. If i say something positive and complimentary, like "i like tacos," I'm accused of cultural appropriation and racism, same as if i had said something negative and untrue with racist intent about a group of ppl. If i express my preference for natural-born women(xx), I'm accused of being transphobic and bigoted. Unlike many of you, i consider myself to be on the Left. But many ppl claiming the "Left" these days are manipulating language to make very serious accusations about folks who like tacos and heterosexual relationships. It's very frustrating.

[@stephvandykeozzy]

@@fatrobdouble The "right", the "left", I didn't understand that at first either. I know people are stupid to claim that everything is hateful now, they're trying to manipulate everyone to listen to them. I'm just tired of people trying to change everything, politically.

[@capricioushorse]

When a small subset of the population thinks they have the right to arbitrarily change the rules of English and force it on the entire population I consider it “violence” to the English language and to the children who are trying to learn it.

[@aukhen4552]

Its sad that we live in times where Ben actually has to say these thing. The things that should be obvious and known. Jeez

[@your_catholic_guy3604]

I know right?!?! What’s gonna happen next? Are people gonna begin to say that the sky is purple out of their own subjective opinion? Is Ben gonna have to talk about the scientific reality on why we humans perceive the sky as blue? I’m honestly baffled with society.

[@aukhen4552]

@@your_catholic_guy3604 I'm sorry buddy but these people already exist and call themselves 'flat-earthers' 😥

[@kiinganutiamat5036]

All provided by the anti-hamans that run the world but for some reason no human can figure this fact out and instead blames "the left" instead of the "the left" and the"right" hands of satan

[@johnkaylor3929]

@Droodle Oh my God, Droodle ! You just presented a TOTALLY objective and irrefutable counter-example ! How dare You! Facts and logic are to avoided (until they are outright banned) in the New World Order ! You clearly must be cancelled.

[@your_catholic_guy3604]

@@aukhen4552 As Darth Vader once said: “NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO” 😫😫😫😫😫😫

[@motolvr14]

This man speaking literal, ABSOLUTE, truth and logic. Why can’t everyone think like this 🤦🏼‍♂️🙏🏼

[@PARKERC99]

because ppl have the right to different opinions. i most certainly disagree with what he has to say but you also have to have respect for the other individual

[@brianm9610]

@@PARKERC99 which parts do you disagree with? That male and female is wrong and that people can be a Lego if they want to be? Science says otherwise. Why is it during Covid, the left screams "fOlLoW tHE scIeNcE", yet on this topic they say "but but but....science is WRONG"

[@JCWest-pr2mx]

I think the young man who posed the question to Ben was the first person I have seen do so in an actual coherent manner. He articulated his thought well and was respectful of Ben's response. This is how an actual dialogue, not based on "feelings", looks and sounds like.

[@bellaheston6955]

@ J.C. West exactly said, that was very respectful response and how are you doing?

[@james64ibm]

Honestly though, Ben didn't answer his question, he just reiterated that he very firmly believes what he believes. He's frankly just to authorative - probably out of habit, rather than actually trying to be authorative in every moment - to actually enter a fair argument, and he didn't in this case. The reason this exchange looked respectful was just because the student didn't push him to actually give in answer, but rather just accepted that he wouldn't get one.

[@eastbaykidd8574]

@@james64ibm Maybe he just accepted that Ben had thought out the particular issue better than he had? Funny how liberals can't ever bring themselves to admit when a conservative has won the argument.

[@TJHooper123]

@@eastbaykidd8574 There wasn't an argument in this video. The kid asked a question, Ben talked for 5 minutes not answering the question, the kid said thank you.

[@TJHooper123]

@yxcvtfgjh lkjasdh if that’s what you truly believe, let your truth speak loud my boy

[@sinovuyobudaza7167]

I think "fragile mindset is not my responsibility" summed it up perfectly. I've got issues too, and some trauma that get triggered sometimes at work and other social settings. I've never made it other people's problem. I pay for therapy when I need it to help cope, accept and learn how to heal/live with my trauma.

[@Kcapgar]

I love your point. Worded perfectly. It’s up to each individual to be comfortable in our skin. No one else’s. A trans that is comfortable should not give a shit if they are called he or she.

[@AWeakPrinny]

It isn't your fault for having those things that effect you - the same is true with mental illnesses... but the responsibility is still ours to properly take control of what we can with regards to those things. Nobody else's. You're (and Ben is) absolutely right.

[@bobbyjbobbyj]

It isn’t the same thing. And that is your opinion for how you should deal with something you don’t want other people to know. Not everyone falls into your category, and it is not the healthiest approach to suppress everything you don’t want to share.

[@bubbles3042]

That's a very good statement. Dont let others confusion make you feel like you need therapy. Just decide people have opinions and theirs suck like any others but there dont have to be a conflict over it. Unless somebody is being mean n rude to you then smack their face and go on.

[@cheriechetyrbok]

I do not think others should have such a hard time being sensitive to others needs. It is not that difficult but society now seems in some backlash of brutal honesty being the way to go. If something I do or say triggers a person with trauma I will do my best to be sensitive to stuff I have not been through. People should at least give you that respect! It is not all about them.

[@chico1786]

This is how a debate should be. The kid started his question with "This is where I don't agree with you..." and even asked if the way he understood Ben's statement was a fair summary or not. That right there is great debating etiquette. Asking if the way they understood the message is what the other person wanted to convey. And after Ben explains what he really meant the kid says tank you and just leaves the podium politely. Great respect for everyone involved all around.

[@julz9378]

yup, smart kid

[@ALinn-vr3nl]

Yes. It's wise to ask people to clarify their positions, and make sure we understand them. And to remain civil. We all need to re-learn of attacking ideas, not people.

[@bobjacobson858]

...and surprisingly, this happened in the US, so perhaps there is still some hope for preserving and maintaining a civilized society here.

[@kano8]

@@bobjacobson858 there is no hope, maybe in about 30 years from now. But with the way people my age and younger act. It's not gonna be soon.

[@bobjacobson858]

@@kano8 i guess the bottom line is that we all need to do our best to be the change we want to see!

[@rogersnead7059]

I've got to hand it to this kid. Even though I disagree with his position, he articulated it very well and did not interrupt once, but allowed Ben to answer fully. There was a lot of respect on both sides. Thanks for showing this. It shows that people with different opinions can still have a civil conversation.

[@tasiedell3753]

Here's my problem, this young man disagrees because of "evidence" when there isn't any and because he is polite I'm suppose to respect argument, is silly.

[@patricklawler7650]

@@tasiedell3753 its called civil discourse. Your disrespect for his position is just as bad, and also, part of the problem. We can have civil discussions where people do not agree or come together and can still show some respect to each other and come away with a better understanding of each other, regardless of whether one side "won" the argument or not. Their position believes there to be evidenced and supported by science, just as you feel the same about yours. I'm not saying their position is right by any means, but someone's disrespect towards your position can be construed the same exact way as you just did with your position on his argument. It goes both ways.

[@SeraphimDragon]

@@patricklawler7650 100% agree. It's the simple principal of agree to disagree without condescending or ridicule. People are people and shouldn't be treated as anything less. Unless they're douchebags.

[@ericbradbury7743]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@barbaracleverly9058]

That ‘kid’ has the sweetest smile in America! Good sense of humour - he’ll be ok.

[@maisiebriggs1253]

I actually really do agree and understand his point with this, sure we can be respectful of others to an extent but it’s not our responsibility as a society to cater to others ‘fragile mindsets.’ Well said.

[@HollowRick]

This ^

[@moonbau]

Is it really catering to call someone by their preferred pronoun? So you have a problem with people changing their names too? I think you have a fragile mindset if this “issue” is even an issue to you.

[@allstarr9tc]

@@moonbau have you seen some of these “pronouns” people want to be called..?

[@alberthammons7782]

@@moonbau it’s absolutely catering. The fragile mindset their talking about extends to how upset these people get, to the point they assault people a lot of times. You can be crazy just don’t expect people to be crazy with you.

[@mattfabz]

@@moonbau a name is arbitrary your gender is not. Next.

[@PilotJames3]

"I don't believe that it is the responsibility of people to protect your fragile mindset" hahaha. This is why we love Ben Shapiro. Wit, sarcasm & humor all combined into truth bombs.

[@John-fp6cd]

Indeed

[@dragon.fromindia3235]

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[@mendezfocus]

Right on

[@maxzorin9425]

Jimmy, you're partly right, Ben is a half-wit, his sarcasm is adolescent, that's why he spends most of his time debating teenagers rather than adults, his humour sucks and while he does deploy truth bombs they only shatter truth into puzzle pieces. Ben is smater than his fans but I have humming birds that are smarter than my flowers...so?

[@PilotJames3]

@@maxzorin9425 and who are you Mr. Zorin? Ever debated anyone? Has anyone ever heard of you?

[@tonysigsby870]

Every child had a mother and a father that cannot be changed

[@chrisdawson1776]

Jesus had no father

[@katinkaaa2951]

This was amazing on both parts, he obviously disagrees with Ben but didn't have any less respect for his opinion and genuinely wanted to understand his viewpoint... It's not always about winning the argument...

[@N3207H05]

i saw a french quote which i rly liked and it roughly translates to:"a diskussion shouldnt be about the win but rather about whats everybody winning."

[@marinogod84]

Ben deserves zero respect for spreading hate and intolerance

[@bobafute1621]

@@marinogod84 wut? Everything he said was based completely out of respect. Surely you're joking.

[@Headlock123456789]

@@bobafute1621 Sadly I don’t think Dave was joking. The word “hate” has lost all meaning at this point. I can’t understand what people are thinking using it in this way.

[@fritzj6803]

@@marinogod84 What he said just flew over your head lol

[@JoseSandoval-jm5sw]

I’m tired of “helping” someone else convince themselves of something they clearly are not…

[@MarketAndChurch]

or being forced to have to participate in their self-image (Dave Chappele reference)

[@Njadmessi]

@John Paul yeah, your brain clearly doesnt

[@miran3160]

100% with Shapiro. It's NOT bigotry to acknowledge biology

[@godbless6939]

Amen

[@marisajackson3159]

Amen

[@jenniferl1908]

Ben Shapiro is a BIGOT and huge racist

[@kellsup1152]

Amen

[@fullhulkplayground2906]

Amen

[@bono1961]

From Australia 🇦🇺 Great man 👍

[@Archemik99]

This is why I respect Ben Shapiro. Telling people why he disagrees with them in a polite yet firm and respectful manner.

[@lindamacleod1686]

Hypocritical manner you mean

[@patroscher6240]

Ben has done a little of a turn around on this issue. Maybe he did learn something from his interview with Neil DeGraus Tyson after all.

[@angeliscassidys]

@@lindamacleod1686 People that draw affirmations without giving any argument or context about what they are affirmating are really dumb.

[@lindamacleod1686]

@@angeliscassidys you did that? Where?

[@angeliscassidys]

@@lindamacleod1686 explain yourself when you say "Hypocritical Manner" because saying that someone it's an hypocrite without giving an argument makes you look dumb.

[@BlackElon1]

Kudos to the kid... even tho I probably don't agree with his views.... he was respectful and sincere and we need more of that

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

If more people behaved the way that kid did this country would not be in the position it is.

[@tylersewell6208]

Concurred

[@kano8]

Always enjoy it when someone who with different view ooijt shows me respect and general interest in what I have to say

[@marycutrone1808]

@@joeyl.rowland4153 💯

[@dcg590]

Basic manners is now not common.

[@cooljams_jams]

Props to the student. He was polite, articulate, and humble with the “Okay, thank you,” when he clearly had more he could have responded with.

[@maximusmeridius6409]

This kid got schooled

[@blahblah8037]

@@maximusmeridius6409 he asked for an opinion and when he got it he was courteous. You are exhibiting many bad traits in a human. Be more like the person who asked the question.

[@maximusmeridius6409]

@@blahblah8037 omg. Go away. Lol

[@JediJeb]

@@maximusmeridius6409 he’s right

[@maximusmeridius6409]

@@JediJeb student was a joke

[@shareathought769]

Ben thank you for saying so clearly what I think on this issue.

[@jeffreyryan1862]

Gotta love Ben, A fantastic answer that was respectful but also got his position across and even the young man that asked the question was respectful. This is an example of the world I used to know...Lets pray we return to this.

[@mumbles215]

I agree, tho, the world we used to know, this content would never have been discussed. Sad times were in.

[@Southforthewinter]

@Fock Religion if you understand the detailed science and geometry that surrounds us all over nature even to the simplest degree. And still Arrive to the conclusion that this was all an accidental explosion then you really haven’t experienced the world in its most clear form. Everything has such specific detail to the dot. We have been created. Simple as that. Whether we know anything about the creator or creators is beyond our real ability to ever truly know. But cmon man….there’s sharks in the water lions in the Sahara, they both have two eyes…..that’s just a fantastic accident huh.

[@GrandMaster300]

@ Jeffrey Ryan Amen brother! 🙏

[@sdr1448]

@@ghostmangaming4236 if you just look back in history as just observer without bringing your emotions you will see god clearer than the reality around you now , but the problem is most of you just hate the religion because some bad guys took the high places in religions and ruined the religion name , Just like feminism

[@megaman37456]

@@Southforthewinter It's called evolutionary science.

[@liamscryptoadventures629]

not my responsibility to protect your fragile mindset. my new mantra

[@tsb7911]

I agree with that. But are you consistent across the board?

[@MrMike3134]

@@tsb7911 He doesn't have to be, he can "protect" anyone's he deems appropriate. Doesn't have to be all or nothing.

[@oneeyemonster3262]

Basic SELF esteem 101. My happiness isnt depended upon what others say, think or say about me. That's why it's call SELF esteem ..not OTHER's esteem...just saying.

[@tsb7911]

@@oneeyemonster3262 Good post. Narcissists, we are told, only think about themselves. While that's true on a level, the irony is they are obsessed with other people's views. They're self esteem derives from other's approval.

[@francisdavis1271]

"Liams": I consider it a kindness to at least warn you how irrelevant your beliefs will be shortly. It will be a shock and you need to be prepared. There truly won't be any evil forces coming to take anything from you: The children will smile and nod at you and turn away with a bit of puzzlement. David Bowie's song "Changes"... "...and these children that you spit on.." later "... are immune to your consultations..." You keep David's song in mind.

[@hunteraitor2107]

My bestfriend was asked on social media what his pronouns are. He replied with "straight". His gf, now ex gf, my crush for almost ten years until two years ago, now my arch nemesis got mad at him. I've never been more proud of him.

[@chrisdawson1776]

You probably voted for Drumpf

[@peterg76yt]

"Preferred" pronouns is about being dishonest. It really is that simple.

[@karmafilmsnm]

I just had an epiphany that the past va xxes did this to them. There is no other explanation. This did not exist before. What the current va xxes are doing now, makes it make sense. We've always been part of experimentation since the very first va x in the 1700s. The end always seems to justify the means, especially when people have forgotten the means.

[@jjayyoung7335]

Ditto, you are 100% correct, certain people want to force society to live this lie, it’s all about controlling the narrative (controlling the language and words people are required to speak) which means controlling everything

[@Bancheis]

@@karmafilmsnm I have a different theory. Back in my day, when children misbehaved in public or in private, they were spanked. Don't confuse that with people beat their children, there IS such a thing as going too far... but a reasonable spanking was enough to teach the children that your actions have consequences, and sometimes those consequences are dire. Pain is a useful tool. It has been for millennia. Let me veer off topic for a second here and talk about nunchucks. The way you learn to be an expert with nunchucks is by practice. You swing them around, and you WILL hit yourself with them. It causes pain, and you quickly learn what to do and what not to do, what your limitations are, and the penalty for being stupid. Back on topic, this applies to a lot of things in real life. Pain is a reminder from your body that you could be in danger if you keep doing what you are doing, and discipline is a reminder that pain is the consequence to stupidity. Now, second part of this theory is that we as a society have become weak. Not just because people don't discipline their children anymore, but because people no longer understand respect. It is popular to be a rebel these days, go against the grain. Young people CRAVE attention from the internet, social media, friends, family... but they often don't get this at home anymore. Acting out has always been a cry for attention or for help. And while they crave attention and are willing to do anything to get it, even commit crimes on camera, they do it all for selfish and self-serving means. You also have people who have to clean every surface 4 or 5 times a day to ensure 99.9% germs are dead and your immune system has nothing to practice on. Then you wonder why people get sick really easily. Go outside and eat some dirt as a child. Swim in the lakes filled with sewage and other nasty things. Don't wash your hands after touching every unclean surface. Trust me, your body will thank you. Back to social media. You can claim to be fighting for other people... but then why record it? Why do you need to show others that you are fighting if you are not looking for some sort of reward? True heroes fight for something they believe in without asking for anything in return. "Oh it's to raise awareness" as if people aren't aware of the problem you chose to champion. We live in the digital age where information is not only at our fingertips in a matter of seconds, but it is aggressively shoved down our throats by media moguls and "influencers" alike. To assume we are not aware of a problem is like trying to point out a small pond in front of you while the Great Lakes are right behind you. Foreign governments, organizations, and groups also see social media as an opportunity to push these outlandish and extreme stances on people pretending to be Americans just so they can point us at each other and make us fight like dogs in a ring. The goal has always been to lie to and confuse people, and these "Gender Studies" graduates are just an example of a system that has been pointed in the wrong direction. If you respect me, I will respect you. If you have a preferred pronoun, I will either use it or I won't. If you are respectful, I will at least try, unless you have 14 different modes with a page full of rules. If you are a jerk about it, no need to cry about why I don't listen. Just move on to people who are willing to listen to your opinions. That is how the world works, and the quicker you learn it the better.

[@IrishAmerican17]

Just because you call a pile of horse manure a Rembrandt doesn't make it a work of art. Unless you're a progressive "art expert".

[@markd8508]

@@IrishAmerican17 Or your name is Hunter Biden.

[@sandrahair3625]

A young person with respect and kindness! So refreshing and nice to see. He’s articulate and precise in his questions as well as very fair speaking with Ben. Nicely done and I applaud your style young man.

[@Woopor]

If all the lgbt were like that kid in defending their cause, they’d all be fine

[@forsak3n749]

Stop flirting with the young man.

[@doubledoc7807]

He's not a young man. He identifies as a salmon.

[@Sideshow-Bob]

@Lynn Amadeus he wasnt just respectful, his question was very well articulated. he made sure he wasnt strawmanning shapiro, and when he found out they didnt agree on the empirical evidence he asked his real question as hypothetical. it was a good question that generated a good answer.

[@alcalu]

“Emotions neither prove nor disprove facts. There was a time when any rational adult understood this. But years of dumbed-down education and emphasis on how people ‘feel’ has left too many people unable to see through this media gimmick.” ~Thomas Sowell

[@joshmoonXY]

I have to the conclusion that pronouns ought to be this disassociated with gender altogether. Pronouns should be used in the association with body/biology/ physiology / anatomy In a way I don't believe in any gender concept. Make sense?

[@yidy1]

My favorite economist!

[@kwilson8452]

@Steve Doud um. You think it's conservatives who need to understand that transgenderism isn't real?

[@forgottenfurbabies3315]

TY! That is what I’ve been trying to tell my friends and family! Anyone who falls for the media bulls shit and propaganda are just plain stupid!

[@alcalu]

@@forgottenfurbabies3315, hang in there, Linda.

[@ronaldmatthews9117]

Ben is speaking something that a lot of people these days are ignoring, disputing, and just refusing to acknowledge - common sense.

[@ezinafauda4394]

People are afraid of saying the things he's saying because what you say what he is, you're INSTANTLY labeled a bigot, canceled, harassed, etc. It's terrible you can't debate your opinions without it being that.

[@IamNinetyFour]

Well said Ben. Being civil doesn't necessarily equate to agreeing or acceptance.

[@minomokwa744]

ABSOLUTELY.

[@boukadoumramy8653]

If I want to call by a different name , would you say that it's my right ?

[@pvshka]

@@boukadoumramy8653 no, not really. I'm not obliged, legally or societally, to even use your given birth name when addressing you. I can make up a name and address you with it. And if you dislike that, you have the right to completely ignore me.

[@josephdockemeyer6782]

@@boukadoumramy8653 if you want to be called by a certain name, I have the right to ignore you.

[@softis2000]

@@boukadoumramy8653 a name isn't Science, it's a way to get your attention or to be used for documentation. Biology is biology

[@noahschamp5122]

We need more people like That young kid. Sure he has a different opinion but that was the most civil conversation I’ve ever seen on her

[@weirdsock3032]

He's an adult. How old do you have to be to call adults "young kids"?

[@samuela9237]

@@weirdsock3032 how old is he?

[@weirdsock3032]

@@samuela9237 5

[@Bazerald777]

You just used 2 different pronouns when talking about the same person. Is that another new thing I have to keep up with?

[@rodiusmaximus]

@@Bazerald777 yes, you do have to keep up, and no it's not a new thing. If you're a judge named John Smith, your pronouns would be John, Mr Smith, sir, and Your Honor. Also, when talking about a kid in the third person, I don't think 'that kid' is a pronoun.

[@t.b.player7102]

I appreciate the fact that this young man seemed to be open to a productive discussion, unlike many who get combative when Ben responds with truth and sense. I say sense because sense isn't common anymore.

[@t.b.player7102]

@John Paul Seriously?!

[@t.b.player7102]

@John Paul It seemed like you referred to Ben's religious beliefs as irrational, but wasn't sure if you were serious. I myself don't share many of his beliefs, but seeing everything that's going on in society, how can anyone not see how far we've fallen since pushing God away. Obviously this is too involved to discuss here. All the best to you.

[@t.b.player7102]

@John Paul I appreciate you offer of your best, but you can keep your closed minded wishes. I've spoken with religious people, atheists, and agnostics. At all times we're really respectful and don't refer to each other as ignorant or irrational. Maybe you might be that way, but it's easy to be ignorant when on social media. I'll continue to have discussions with intelligent people of all persuasions, but I guess not here.

[@patricko9129]

@John Paul lol, someone deus ex machinaed himself. the only person who mentioned religion was you. instead of attacking the substance of OPs argument-that bens response was “truth”, you used God to circumvent your own lack of a position. And somehow OP is the pathetic, self-righteous one who digressed

[@marcuswilson2812]

Is that clear enough USA? This totally makes sense!

[@sanchezking6188]

"A study by UCLA" Yes, a really reliable source.

[@nomasker1360]

So a bunch of douchebags then ..

[@cjay2]

Almost as valid as a Wikipedia reference!

[@heroncolby2842]

@Steve Doud No. Ben doesn't have a agenda with the subject. People at UCLA obviously do.

[@heroncolby2842]

@Steve Doud Because your science is just propaganda, I have already told you This...

[@supersport6987]

@Steve Doud Ben is literally using basic biology and science to back up his point of view on the matter.. out of the entire video clip you just watched is that the one thing you heard that made you cry and think “he’s not being scientific about this” 😭😭 man shut up

[@ropo772]

He is a he! And she is a she! Simple. Don't confuse it.

[@bloodsweatrespect2961]

1981 Genders= MAN and WOMAN PRONOUNS= HE and SHE 2021 Genders SAME AS ABOVE!!!

[@arthurmackrell8154]

Unless you are a Penguin.

[@jamesaroeuett1567]

@Steve Doud Native American

[@jamesaroeuett1567]

@Steve Doud Upvoted your comment.

[@avam6080]

benjamin is a benjamin! not a ben! stop feeding into the delusion!

[@bwild7610]

As a straight unmarried single male I find it disturbing when men dress as women to deceive people into thinking they are a woman when it is obvious in most cases they aren’t. And expecting me to play along and pretend like there’s no elephant in the room goes completely against male nature.

[@charliechurch5004]

Agreed

[@dina113east]

Our brains are hardwired to recognize male or female persons. Just as animals know instinctively a prospective mate, or a prospective competitor for that mate.

[@marcelgaddis9319]

Thats why you must do a crotch check like Mr. Crocodile Dundee, just to be sure, cause you never know till you check.

[@josephgaviota]

When you say "elephant," I assume you mean "penis" ? And you're right, that's _not_ something that one should be surprised by on a date.

[@bwild7610]

@@josephgaviota No. You don’t need to see a penis to know theres a guy behind the makeup and women’s clothes. The elephant is, you aren’t tricking my senses, meaning no matter how much you’d like me to think you’re a woman, I’m not gonna think your a woman. I will be respectful to anyone as a person but don’t ask me to pretend like you’re just like real women. You aren’t. Women are more than a feminine mindset, clothes and makeup.

[@michaelmorrison687]

Mr. Shapiro... Never retreat. Never surrender. Keep up the great work, and set the records straight.

[@bazaarthompson9931]

I want to give credit to that kid for keeping his cool and having legit questions.

[@sij6169]

Well the fonz is a cool cat

[@Hgh38]

Yea he didn’t scream or say random stuff. This is how debates should be.

[@AttackLineConsultingLLC]

The kid was very polite and did a great job! His parents raised a good kid no matter his views or politics

[@Tom-ut6ky]

I'll guarantee you one thing. That kid will throw off his indoctrination the day he gets his degree. He's much too polite and respectful to maintain the anger, hate, and self-righteousness of the true SJW.

[@rusokana3642]

@@Tom-ut6ky it’s not indoctrination. You guys are just as crazy. He just has a higher level of empathy, the moment you lose empathy, you will become right wing

[@Tom-ut6ky]

@@rusokana3642 Universal empathy is just as ridiculous as universal hate. You know, like the hate for anyone who doesn't agree with your religio.....er, ideology. I've seen the hate and fury out of you so-called "liberals" to know who has the real hate. It's you. Against everyone who doesn't genuflect to your God, Liberalism.

[@dylanstrickland1250]

Nice to hear someone ask a question who is actually seeking truth instead of trying to confirm their own bias.

[@Robert-hr6sh]

And excellent to hear Ben with the answers. 👍

[@bjevanss6787]

The guy asking questions was kind, articulate and could back his statements up with facts and evidence. Ben uses consistent logic as usual. Respect to both

[@MeechyDarko1223]

You can tell this kid disagrees with him immensely, but I have so much respect for him that he was able to remain calm, not yell and interrupt Ben, and even smile. If grown ass adults could be as level-headed as this kid, more shit would get done.

[@tonygoochafanchi578]

It’s difficult to educate the mentally handicapped, but kudos to Ben for continuing to try. One day he will succeed. Until then, we will just continue to ignore this liberal idiocy and in doing so do not give it power

[@danielkeene3852]

The problem with ignoring it is that those liberal idiots get college degrees and then go into the corporate world human resources departments and start hiring other liberal idiots and then forcing that nonsense on entire groups of people who were ignoring it. We can not ignore this anymore. We need to confront it and call it out as the idiocy it is. Ignoring it to this point has allowed it to metastasize from college campuses into primary schools and industry.

[@baileyzhang1983]

Yep, I have seen dramatically shift within my company in the past 10 years but sadly no one speaks up including myself in the fear of retaliation.

[@itsall_coming_down]

I applied for a job and the application asked if I identified as male, female, other. It also asked if I went by a different name. I’m assuming it’s to weed out before they hire.

[@ohrightok9750]

If he "red pills" one person in that room, or even one person who watched the video, hes a hero

[@john_from_eastcoast.]

Ignore?? So just put your head in the sand and hope it goes away?? That's for cowards! I prefer to fight in the arena. 🗡️

[@ldope3904]

"Sorry, it's not the responsibility of other people to protect your fragile mind" Simple as that.

[@KeeBay30]

Aww... Someone doesn't understand empathy... Oops... Honey your psychopathy is showing... Quick hide it!

[@ldope3904]

@@KeeBay30 Lol... Sorry, it's not my responsibility to protect your fragile mind and sorry words hurt you, has to be a tough condition to live with :/

[@KeeBay30]

@@ldope3904 sorry that your apathy hurts everyone else but u. U can wait till it does tho. Sorry for you bud. Genuinely. Hope u heal. Must be a difficult life.

[@ldope3904]

​@@whirlwhind666 I can get along with anybody I disagree with. Just because I don't agree with their beliefs doesn't mean I'm unable to experience life with them. It's usually the ppl who I disagree with who get in their feelings and put judgment on me for thinking differently, making it seem impossible for us to get along in their head. I don't agree with Trans and it makes me uncomfortable but I'm always cordial and befriend them. It goes smooth until I tell them my beliefs... It's sad because communication would take understanding a long way but instead I get judged and seen as a bad person simply for my beliefs, not my actions, unlike the action of judging someone negatively solely off assumptions

[@uzumakisunshine1303]

@@ldope3904 Did they not want to be friends because you told them that them being trans makes you uncomfortable and you don’t agree with it?

[@ThyKingdomCome1983]

We desperately need more ppl like Ben, Candace Owens, Matt Walsh etc.

[@morbidmanmusic]

they can be okay in debates but their shows are shit and overly hateful, comically biased and cruel to make jokes. Candace is a major CUn^

[@jam1369]

Thank you Ben for saying this so clearly. Appreciate you.

[@roropepe1848]

the fact that you have to have somebody like Ben explain this to a fully grown person says it all

[@goldilocks913]

At least he listened respectively and didn’t shriek like a banshee - that’s a major thing these days 🤔

[@philosopher1a]

I KNOW!!! Its insane

[@max_rove]

@Steve Doud You can't even dismantle your lunchbox little boy

[@hansemannluchter643]

"A study from UCLA..." Well then, case closed!

[@sirhalagad2187]

yep

[@facelessandnameless]

😂😂😂

[@ISNB1000]

you say that because UCLA shouldn’t be considered a good source? or because he didn’t mention which specific study o studies he was referring to?

[@sirhalagad2187]

@@ISNB1000 UCLA is not a good source. Baised to pronouns, Democrat liberal professors run amok

[@hansemannluchter643]

@@ISNB1000 Yes.

[@konagirl805]

When my parents were at the aging point in their lives where I'm at now, America was sending routine space shuttles into orbit, there were huge advancements in consumer technologies, and America was a place where a middle class could thrive. For me and my generation, we have an extinct middle class, a very unstable economy, pronoun lists, and the perpetually offended culture bent on burning down America. How times change.

[@maryjohnston4296]

Sad , indeed

[@m.nawazaslam4411]

At that time AMERICA was sending space shuttles into orbit because AMERICA was rich. Now INDIVIDUALS hoard wealth, which is why INDIVIDUALS are sending shuttles into space now. Blaming 'pronoun lists' and 'perpetually offended culture' for the economic issues is playing right into the hands of the politicians who are making money favoring these incredibly rich INDIVIDUALS and reducing the middle class. A litmus test of the politicians that are working for the middle class is checking whether they are talking about cancel culture and pronoun lists or if they are talking about taxing the rich. It will take Jeff Bezos hundreds of lifetimes to spend the $270 Billion that he has. TAX THE RICH so that that money can be used to help the middle class.

[@barryrichman2874]

The fact that this is even a debatable issue is utterly amazing !!! 🎉🎉

[@nicomeier8098]

If a transgender person would ask me politely to address them with a certain pronoun I would probably do so. If however, they would try to force me to do so I will categorically refuse.

[@hansemannluchter643]

“You cut that out now. Or you’ll go home in an ambulance.”

[@davidhall2197]

You're more tolerant than me. I'm going to use the pronoun that the person is, regardless. If they don't like it, they can walk away.... or it's just as easy for either one of us to to say, "This conversation is over." I'm too old to give a shit what they "believe".

[@jhutch1470]

@@hansemannluchter643 That was funny when HE said that. Ambulances don't take people home. LOL

[@trentjacobs3957]

There's a world of difference between thinking ur right, and being right. Thinking ur the opposite gender, is simply just thinking something that is observably and verifiably and biologically incorrect. This is not a debate, there is no debate. There r men and women. Some wish that was subjective and they could decide, but that's just a foolish and futile wish. Like Ben says, and he's obviously not wrong, that u can't magically change ur age and u can't magically change ur gender.

[@danieldaniels7571]

Most likely I’ll just laugh because I find funny costumes to be funny.

[@georgeedward1226]

I self-identify as royalty. I demand to be addressed as "your majesty."

[@stimproid]

Yas Queen!

[@Andy_D.d]

I identify as a 65 year old so I want to retire and have the government give me medicare and social security.

[@ahow8285]

@@Andy_D.d I am with you on this one. 😂

[@alexp7274]

As you wish your Hiney... um... I mean... your Highness!

[@FractalPrism.]

i identify as a mega-millions lottery winner stop oppressing me government, send me my winnings!

[@stringsnthings866]

What if biology is being taught in school and the subjects of human reproduction and anatomy come up? So socialy you're supposed to reject the laws of basic biology? I agree with Ben, that's just asinine.

[@jtchristiank1]

I teach high school psychology. When I have a discussion about human sexuality, I have to have signed parental permission from each student in a class.

[@poweraccountabilityleague6877]

Ben Shapiro and Glenn Beck are both Romney clones. They are the reason the right won't win another thing of substance in the USA until the dawn of the 22nd century.

[@OGCHUCK1]

Stop doing so much mental gymnastics biology is different from gender biology dont define gender.

[@poweraccountabilityleague6877]

@@OGCHUCK1 Your lobotomy took.

[@Ehhhh.h]

Maybe in college, in highschool all they taught was ecosystem shit in bio. Health class covered the other bit, happy I got out before all the nonsense got added

[@patriciapfeiffer6377]

Thank you for working to improve our country and protect our children.

[@eaubert1]

When I saw the kid asking the question, I went: "Oh boy, there we go again!" Fortunately, he turned out to be respectful.

[@jrlove1815]

When leftists start tossing out phrases like empirical evidence. You know that all they are armed with are talking points.

[@dapweb9373]

They are armed with our talking points?

[@someguy7805]

The lefts so-called "empirical evidence" is usually a biased, ideologically, driven bunch of lies and nonsense used to push a political agenda, rather than to advance actual science.

[@jrcwwl]

Your typical liberal doesn't have the mental capacity to do anything other than spout off rehearsed talking points. Coming to a conclusion and forming their own opinion on any given topic based on research is an impossibility for them and doubt they've ever had an original thought in those vacuous heads of theirs. They are a danger to themselves and to society as their ideology states everyone must comply with their opinions/views even though those opinions/views were never necessarily their own. They are easily duped and coerced and all together delusional. They are also....oh hell, who am I kidding, why am I trying to sugar coat this----they are utter useless drains on society whose unmitigated stupidity and incessant whining makes them nothing less than oxygen thieves whose very presence is like a cancer that should be weeded out.

[@GreyBlackWolf]

I noticed that. Soon as he said that i knew he wasnt sure what to say next.

[@Xingmey]

@@dapweb9373 talking points are not original thoughts that they have themselves, but just sone phrases someone else had and now they repeat it like the NPCs they are

[@MrsPescado]

I loved the kid’s way to ask the question and his willingness and ability to accept the answer, respect for one another first and foremost

[@user-bu9nb8wr6e]

Just because someone thinks they are Napoleon calling them Mr Bonaparte won't help their mental health issues.

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

Nobody is obligated to call you anything, but they may do so if they choose to out of politeness. Welcome to a free country.

[@ChristopherPoitras]

They are by law. You'll loose your job.

[@remindyouofwho7201]

@@ChristopherPoitras Then we’ll just find a job that still honors freedom. 😊 Gotta love the free market!

[@patersonplankrd]

@@ChristopherPoitras Meanwhile you just LOOST a spelling contest. And while you're at it , genius, here is your opportunity to produce any state statute, any federal Title in the US Code which supports your claim. Have at it

[@ChristopherPoitras]

@@patersonplankrd at will states which is nearly all states. They will fire you over this.

[@DanielCruz-xq6eo]

@@patersonplankrd he’s actually correct when it comes to addressing your coworkers or other staff and such by their names/given titles. You’re obviously right about free speech but you misinterpreted or the other dude misunderstood OP’s comment

[@shawnsms29]

I like his answer, that’s exactly how I feel. We should be free to have our own opinions and beliefs. Being forced to do or say a certain thing removes that freedom.

[@hellok7877]

Why on earth is everyone suddenly so obsessed with this crap.

[@SayoriEri]

Because schools start teaching about this stuff

[@screamtoasigh9984]

Leftist Narcissism. This is what happens when you give everyone participation trophies, they need to feel special in other ways.

[@Rampagedd]

Their teachers and schools are given them no choice. They have been indoctrinated

[@mr.s9783]

Mass brainwashing

[@chrissegee]

Distraction distraction distraction while we are looking at this the “elites” are stealing trillions from the rest of society

[@Keyser___Soze]

Hey at least that kid was calm and respectful which I cant say for most of them. Usually they automatically get on the mic and start arguing, name calling, refuse to listen and just want to scream their already rehearsed buzz words and phrases. Props to that kid for actually trying to have an adult discussion

[@Set_Free]

What a classy debate. It’s such a breath of fresh air. Respect for each other as individuals, policy aside.

[@lindam3333]

A good example of how 2 people with possibly differing opinions can have respectful, courteous interactive discussion on a topic. Sadly so much of that has been lost. I like to think this kids parents instilled these qualities in him. 👏👏👏

[@TROOPERfarcry]

The dumbest thing about "pronouns" is that I don't talk to someone using pronouns. If I'm talking to 'John', for example, I don't say "he" *to* him ... just *about* him. The word "you" is agender. If that doesn't reveal the narcissism at the core of the whole 'pronoun-debate', then nothing will.

[@OutyMan]

You do for mine. My pronouns are "his lordship" and "his lordship's", and the former is used for directly addressing me, as well as for the second and third person.

[@remy333]

@@OutyMan m’lord 🍻🍖

[@ericb2774]

@@OutyMan Oh Lawdy!

[@kylefortner8709]

So your argument is that people never regret to people by a gender ever? Not once? And you've never done so?

[@cjay2]

Agreed, but indoctrinated kids don't attend to details very well.

[@Balkans2023]

Mr. Ben I admire you, like many other people here in Serbia. Keep doing what you're doing and be blessed for your work. Bring some 'light' into the lifes of those, sorry to say, but kind of sick-mind people (what a shame...) who do not know even what they are...totally lost in space and time! God bless you and your family!

[@YokedYoda]

Can we tell them that Venezuela identifies as America now? Maybe they’ll all move there instead.

[@karmafilmsnm]

socialists look at Denmark as an example. And it's a good example, really. It works there. But the Danish people and government are smart. If we had a choice between Danish and Venezuelan socialism, our country would take the Venezuela kind

[@latenight7528]

Those damn commies

[@notyourname7399]

Good idea

[@dreamscape405]

👏😄👏 YES!!!

[@BioAbner]

But Denmark is not socialist though

[@jhonartcis8296]

Someone who disagrees with Ben said "thank you", that's something I don't see too often with these clips. Good job to the questioner

[@mnlyt2942]

I'm telling you as a gay dude I agree. It's just become so ridiculous how we have to abide by these terms that sometimes contradict each other and just to make someone feel better. All these wacky personalities because of what they say they're identified as. It's just so complicated for anyone to keep up. I've even seen supporters attacking each other because a slip up.

[@dominiqueritchey6795]

Yes. And it's important to have a stable society, or people can't feel safe to participate. But one that overreacts to everything like everyone needs to please everyone else, I don't think fits that description.

[@KIdek-TR3PO]

It really is,especially with gender fluid people,I had a friend who was gender fluid and went by she/her when she was herself and he/him when she went by her masculine personality. One day she was wearing a dress and had makeup on and I called her by her actual name and she slapped me and cussed me out saying I was “degrading her” and that I was offensive and disgusting and disrespectful. I didn’t know what I did wrong but how was I supposed to know she was going by her masculine personality when she was dressed very feminine?? It’s extremely confusing and hard to keep up with these pronouns

[@naughtiasteffano9885]

Well if it wasn’t for trans women neither of u would have rights for being gay! Remember that! Trans women threw the first blow that started the stonewall riots. Not you all! So if u think it’s so hard to refer to a trans person by what they want to be called then how would u feel if people still referred to you a fa0ts! They don’t because of the fight trans started.

[@naughtiasteffano9885]

@@azimuth5620 and that goes for u too!

[@naughtiasteffano9885]

And besides being gay is not the same as trans. So wtf gives you the right to speak on how trans feel or how they should be treated. Worry about gays and your rights. Not trans!

[@sarys73]

This kid was awesome. He asked a question, got the answer, and now he's gonna go home and ponder instead of being defensive and getting angry.

[@Drathrin]

Met a man with an 11 year old granddaughter who claims to be a boy and is demanding shots. Its evil dude.

[@kenw2225]

Demanding shots?

[@hansemannluchter643]

Puberty-blockers I believe..

[@wargjdenneiy1235]

The 11 y/o has definitely been influenced by the toxicity of social media

[@hansemannluchter643]

At 3 and a half, my niece claimed to be a dog for a fortnight or so, and behaved as such. Strangely, she grew out of it. Without hormone treatment and species reassignment surgery.. 😷🤡🌍

[@DiZtheJedi]

@@hansemannluchter643 I was a wolf for a little while. Ran up the stairs on all fours. Tried to go down them on all fours as well, but mom stopped me. Got boring after that.

[@crazymike1706]

I want to give credit to the young man for having a respectful dialogue, and not talkin out of emotion

[@AzraealGamer]

Love how respectful ben shapiro is choosing his words to not insult the questioner. It is good to see so many left leaners coming out to have an actual dialogue and ask questions. This is what we need, both sides talking.

[@djrdjr8888]

I'm more concerned with the listening than the talking. The left rarely truly listens.

[@samquesarito]

@@djrdjr8888 Ever wonder why Ben and other conservatives never have discussions with left leaning/liberals? Looking at the Steven Crowder incident I’m convinced conservatives are afraid of dialogue and only want to create an echo chamber.

[@yohan4027]

@@samquesarito Know where ur coming from but It takes one hell of a ZEALOT echo chamber to think your balls are just for show. U gotta admit🤣

[@edmonddantes9255]

@@djrdjr8888 Says a rightie ... the irony

[@belugorca]

@Steve Doud I guess we've both come to the conclusion that both sides never listen. Which is why I never chose a side.

[@charlesa9473]

Very very very well said !

[@KaceyBakerFilms]

I love how the student was well spoken, willing to listen and thanked Shapiro.

[@Dusty999]

I suspect that's because he's probably not an activist.

[@pureblood3581]

The kid referenced a gender study conclusion performed by UCLA. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@johnkaylor3929]

I noticed that also and said to myself at that moment "Oh Please....." (you've got to be kidding)

[@cbiii]

Student is a Liberal beta male! Girly

[@joedeangelis2972]

Bravo to the University of Pittsburgh, Ben, the student and the audience. A rational conversation where all opinions were respected. I only wish that some of the students from my undergraduate alma mater were as open minded.

[@reecemayfield7908]

Pitt currently seems ran by some incredibly corrupt ppl with their maternity program being caught organ harvesting already born live babies and calling it "abortion"

[@ScottyBeen1000]

Because you go to school out West

[@millwallholdings]

i would still burn all the shitholes down

[@youbian]

That’s how we roll in PB. Progressive with a hardy dose of respect.

[@kukalakana]

Thank you for acknowledging that this was very reasonable and nobody was "owned" in this conversation.

[@tinahochstetler2189]

The young man did good. He asked questions, listened to answers and accepted Ben's answer, whether or not he agrees with it.

[@jaypoll20]

You mean he had basic decent manners that’s not doing good that’s just what you should be

[@danielramsey197]

His illustrations are beautifully expressed . The left should learn how to do the same.

[@chrism6904]

I wish I could explain stuff that easily... The dude is hella smart.

[@LunaJLane]

The left is basing everything on emotion which they have found is easy to use to manipulate people who can't or won't reason things out. They take advantage of the basically brain dead people all around us who just won't question anything and blindly believe our trash media.

[@hanstwilight3218]

The left can’t figure out what gender is! I think that’s a good thought, but just wishful thinking...😂

[@snowcrest7863]

The Left argues based on "feelings" not "facts".

[@хнж]

the left should cease to exist rather

[@telemachus53]

I don't know why but I found most significant here was the grinning of ths student at Ben's joke about his daughter. That showed understanding, appreciation and positive communication. Well done both Ben and the student!

[@escanor9920]

Heard about Mr Shapiro only recently, by pure luck, browsing KZbin (I'm from FRANCE), and i have to admit that it's a real pleasure to finally hear someone addressing these issues with such lucidity an clarity ! Damn it feels good ! 😁

[@barbarasimons3762]

Spread it to France before it gets too far.

[@escanor9920]

@@barbarasimons3762 I'm afraid it's already too late for us my friend... 😖 France is plagued by parasites becoming legion with each passing year.

[@barbarasimons3762]

@@escanor9920 Sad to hear. I will have to get in touch with my French friends and see how it's affecting them.

[@manuelochoa9266]

I would like to meet Shapiro and shake his hand and he let me give him a hug for being a beacon of common sense and logic!!! He is a hero in my book and I wish there were more people like him!!! I think he is God-sent!!!

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

I know he is!!!!

[@bernardakoito]

Now that's the way it's supposed to be. Questions and answers without hostility.