The interview that went from about 9:12 to 9:30 PM ET started off reasonably enough, but it quickly devolved into a mess. The problems started when Piers began realizing that he was losing the debate. At that point he started raising his voice and talking over me.
Erik Wemple at the Washington Post has a discussion of the appearance that starts this way:
CNN last night showed a sense of humor as Piers Morgan battled with gun-rights proponent John Lott (“More Guns, Less Crime“) on the fine points of mass shootings and their prevention. A chyron hit the screen repeating a question that Lott had posed:
“Lott: Why am I on?” . . .
Morgan’s high point came at the very end of the segment, when he was bidding adieu to Lott:MORGAN: Mr. Lott, thank you for joining me again. I look forward to talking to you again about this. As you know, I disagree with you passionately. But I respect your right to have your opinion.Bolded text added to highlight Morgan’s brilliant linguistic precision. Lott is free to have his opinion, just not express it on his show.
The Blaze has a discussion available here, News Busters available here, and the Washington Times available here.
CNN host Piers Morgan on Wednesday repeatedly talked over guest John Lott Jr., who was trying to present and correct several myths and misstatements about gun facts, ultimately telling him: “I’m going to keep talking so I suggest you keep quiet.” . . .
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