We're all watching the drama unfold as Whoopi Goldberg attempts to claw her way out of the recent comments she made about the holocaust) and how it "wasn't about race". You could see her comments in a multitude of ways, and certain groups are going to hate her for what she said, and others might come to understand her intent and give her a pass. Where you land on the issue will largely depend on what your personal philosophy is toward race in general, as well as your individual background and upbringing. Comments like these tend to be the definition of polarization, with people either loving or hating it with little in between.
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