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Although Carson was a liberal, he did not believe in discussing politics on his show. He felt that he did not want to alienate any of his fans. He was against the war in Vietnam and was pro-racial equality, but he never discussed these issues on air.
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While Carson was not embarrassed by his political stances, he felt that sharing his opinions on his show would “hurt me as an entertainer, which is what I am.” He did not feel it was right for him to share his personal beliefs on air.
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