The broadcast showed a Florida business owner holding up a sign shaming a homeless man for allegedly refusing a $15-an-hour job.
A Tampa, Fla. news channel is being accused of producing an"anti-homeless" segment after a panhandler allegedly turned down a $15-an-hour job doing yardwork from a fed-up"taxpayer." Despite panhandling not being illegal in the area, the homeless man was captured on camera against his wishes and, according to some social media users, publicly shamed.
“They want money, they don’t want jobs, they don’t want to work,” he told the station. “They don’t want food. You can give them food. They don’t take it.” Watch this gross, anti-homeless segment from @wflamelanie, intro'd by @JenLeighWFLA. It crosses the line from fear-mongering to incitement, glorifying rightwing vigilante harassment of the indigent.— Adam H. Johnson July 21, 2019 On Sunday, Adam Johnson shared footage of the “8 on Your Side” segment on Twitter, calling it"gross, anti-homeless," and writing that it"crosses the line from fear-mongering to incitement, glorifying right-wing vigilante harassment of the indigent.
— TedNotTedward July 21, 2019 War on poor & powerless is full on. The MSM will never examine the system that creates utter desperation that forces begging. Removal of Compassion as a cultural value is nearly complete— Winters July 21, 2019 The media paint it as if it was just about getting a job & getting off the streets, it’s not.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Employers step up efforts to help workers address mental healthPressure is growing on employers to adopt better strategies for dealing with mental health. One nonprofit has found an approach that's working:
Leer más »
Beyonce and Blue Ivy spark #BrownSkinGirlChallengeLupita Nyong'o, Ava DuVernay and more take to social media for the BrownSkinGirlChallenge, sparked by Beyoncé and her daughter, Blue Ivy.
Leer más »
How to delete your data from FaceAppAre you concerned about how FaceApp is using your photos? If so, there’s a way to remove your data from the app—but it might take a while.
Leer más »
Stunt actor's injury brings 'Fast & Furious 9' to a haltOne of the stunt performers on the London set of the ninth 'Fast and Furious' film has been injured. Production on the film has been halted as a result.
Leer más »
What to expect from the new 'Veronica Mars' episodesGet breaking national and world news, broadcast video coverage, and exclusive interviews. Find the top news online at ABC news.
Leer más »