When your job is important to you, you make the effort to go that extra mile.
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However, many people think that CNN reporter Reza Aslan should have not crossed the line when coming face-to-face with a cannibalistic sect. When he was offered up a meal consisting of human brains, he went ahead and gobbled it down like a greedy (albeit apprehensive) little cannibal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzI3RugnVWA
Wow that does not look fun, does it? I love how Reza’s asking his camera crew if he can just bolt it when the leader talks about cutting his head off. Don’t blame you mate.
So why did he eat brains in the first place? Well, it was all part of an investigation of a small Hindu sect who practice cannibalism. It’s a pretty bold move in the first place, but he took it one step further by actually eating human brain.
Tulsi Gabbard, a Hindu congresswoman from Hawaii, had to say:
1/ While good people across our country are working hard to increase mutual understanding and respect between people of different religions,
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
2/ I am very disturbed that CNN is using its power and influence to increase people’s misunderstanding and fear of Hinduism.
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
3/ CNN on Sunday aired the first episode of a new series called “Believer” hosted by Reza Aslan. For this episode, Aslan apparently sought..
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
4/ to find sensationalist and absurd ways to portray Hinduism. Aslan and CNN didn't just throw a harsh light on a sect of wandering ascetics
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
5/ to create shocking visuals—as if touring a zoo—but repeated false stereotypes about caste, karma and reincarnation that Hindus have been
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
6/ combating tirelessly. CNN promotional materials and trailers that included a scene showing a group of Hindus under a caption
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
7/ “CANNIBALS,” perpetuated bizarre and ugly impressions of Hindus and their religion. CNN knows well that sensational, even false reporting
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
8/ about religions only fosters ignorance that can lead to terrible consequences. Indeed, Hindus are still reeling after witnessing terrible
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
9/ hate crimes in the last few weeks. Our nation celebrates religious pluralism and diversity. CNN must do more to foster greater respect
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
10/ for people of different religions. It is my sincere hope that CNN and Aslan will engage with the Hindu community moving forward
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
11/ to resolve the pain and outrage that the “Believer” episode on Hinduism has engendered in the community.
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) March 7, 2017
Ooft. Reza’s been getting Tweets left, right and centre about his meaty mishap. They might be scathing, but one thing’s for sure – I bet his ratings are through the roof. No publicity is bad publicity and all that.
For more on CNN messing up, check out their ‘accidental’ porn blunder.