Maher stated, "Chappell, if you think it was repressive growing up queer in the Midwest, try the Mideast. You're a female drag queen and you sing: 'I f**ked you in the bathroom when we went to dinner, your parents at the tables.' That wouldn't fly in Gaza, although you would - straight off a roof." He pointedly underscored the harsh realities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in conservative regions, contrasting it with the freedoms in the West.
"You killed at Coachella this year, but when Hamas kills at a music festival, it's a whole other thing," Maher elaborated, emphasizing the differential reaction to violence against women in different contexts. He pressed on the hypocrisy he perceived in responses to tragedy, challenging the narrative of selective empathy.
Maher accused Roan of enabling terrorist organizations by protesting against Israel's actions, declaring, "You're a singer, and you're advocating for a place and a culture that openly persecutes people like you. It's not just a song; it's a stance with grave consequences," highlighting the dangers of voicing support without understanding the underlying implications.
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