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Why Jimmy Kimmel’s Lies Matter

Parental Injustice

Taking candy from children, and then laughing at their tears—as Jimmy Kimmel has been doing for three years on his show—is morally not OK.

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This story was originally posted on author Sam Harris’s blog.

Last Christmas, my friends Mark and Jessica spent the morning opening presents with their daughter, Rachel, who had just turned four.

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