DaiGo, a "mentalist" who works as a writer and YouTuber, said on the Internet that "the life of the homeless is irrelevant", and four groups that support people in need of living have said. Has issued a statement protesting against.
In a video broadcast on YouTube on the 7th of this month, DaiGo said, "If there is money to feed the welfare people, I want you to save the cat." It's light. So I don't care about the life of the homeless. Honestly, it's annoying and it doesn't help. " did.
In response to DaiGo's remarks, four organizations, including the Tsukuroi Tokyo Fund and the Anti-Poverty Network, which support people in need, issued urgent statements on the 14th.
In the statement, he pointed out that DaiGo is an "influencer" who has an influence on many fans, and said, "It promotes prejudice, induces exclusion, and also draws people from the life-saving system. It has the effect of keeping people away and indirectly driving people in need. "
Regarding the apology, he said, "The arrogance that I think I can judge the right of others to live remains the same. I cannot evaluate that I am truly aware of the problems of my own remarks." increase.
Tsuyoshi Inaba, the representative director of the Tsuyoshi Tokyo Fund, said, "Some young people in need may hesitate to use the support and systems due to these statements on the Internet. Influencers have a great influence and responsibility, and society It is important for the whole to show an attitude that does not allow such statements. "