Two Asian costars quit Hawaii o Five after they did not get equal pay as the white costars.

The article suggests that there may be some discrimination?

Hmmm…Let’s think through. First, I think there is a big pay difference in acting. I mean Johnny Depp and Robert Downy Jr. cost so much more than a combination of actors in the movie.

So…yeah…that is normal in media because some actors are more popular and generate more revenue—-

Also, main characters and supporting roles do get paid quite differently so….yeah….

I would be much concerned if the same exact role paid differently for the exact same actors who only differ in race. That would be probably discrimination.

Anyhow, I think it is good that we fight against biases but we cannot just simply say that things are discriminatory just because there is a difference.

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