Megyn Kelly suffers from "affluenza".
“Contrary to what my critics have posited, neither my statement, nor Harris’, I’m sure, was motivated by any racial fear or loathing,” she said Friday. “In fact, it was something far less sinister: A lifetime of exposure to the very same commercials, mall casting calls, and movies Harris references in her piece.
Megyn Kelly Slams Race Baiters, White Santa Remarks Were Tongue-in-Cheek
I have wrestled with the possibility that The Root is like The Onion and this is a satirical article. If so it's well done ... it got me. It still does not invalidate the purpose of this commentary.
Affluenza is a tragic affliction of the rich that forces them to make insensitive (or just plainly stupid) remarks and deadly deeds and get away with them because they are rich. Deeds that are so vile they would throw the average person in jail for a good part of his or her life.
Afluenza Defined
Now being rich is a defense. An aging bleached blonde beauty queen and a drunk teenager are only manifesting the true nature of their upbringing. And that, is enough to excuse the actions and remarks. Oh well, (s)he is rich so the laws (social mores) don't really apply. You see being in the one percent is really an affliction. They would love to "get straight" but their environment traps them. They are objects of pity.
I"m sorry, I thought I'd share my miserable morning with you brought about by reading these two stories and making the connection.