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Updated: April 12, 2026 @ 4:23 pm
Editor,
Concerning recent shameful comments made by Chamath Palihapitiya, 10% co-owner of the Golden State Warriors, “Nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs. You bring it up because you really care, and I think that’s nice that you care, the rest of us don’t care.”
The U.S. State Department has officially recognized the atrocities against the Uyghurs as genocide and crimes against humanity. I hope readers will join me in taking a stand against human rights violations by voice and action. I shared my disgust with these comments and the weak statement that followed by the Warrior organization to Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, the majority owners of the Warriors. I boxed up all my Warriors gear and mailed them along with my note, sharing that the Warriors have lost a loyal 35-year-fan until Chamath Palihapitiya is no longer a part of the Warriors organization.
Joe Vause
San Mateo
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(2) comments
Good for you, Joe. I hope other fans will consider doing the same.
Well, Mr. Palihapitiya does deserve credit for giving his honest opinion. So, take the mic away from Steve Kerr and let's hear what Messrs. Lacob and Guber have to say.
Kudos to Mr. Vause. But considering the NBA has a history of kowtowing to China - to wit, Lebron James, are we really surprised there are currently no actions by the NBA in regards to this matter? I guess the NBA and Mr. Palihapitiya know which side their bread is buttered on. Angering China is not allowed.
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