Brought to you by Desert Diamond: ddcaz.com Actor Ashton Kutcher and Human Rights First President and CEO Elisa Massimino testify at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on efforts to end modern slavery and human trafficking.
I was thinking the same thing! He is visibly upset speaking about a child the same age as his 2 year old daughter being raped and she has this little smile on her face. WTF
I can't believe people are hating on the guy for doing this. He may be an actor, but he's not just talking he's doing something. He's trying to save kids from human trafficking. How could anyone possibly be against that?!?
American Citizen He is trying to save, and tell me why? Always look for a reason, there is a truth. Why would rich well fed family men care abt those victims? Sex trafficking...I picture him with a list of topics like pollution, tax reduction, sex trafficking...oh that sounds fun so he picks. The ladder that can take him into politics and then what the heck? US presidency
i must say that Ashton gets it right in this issue. Credits must be given when credits are due. I hope Ashton will go even further on defending innocent kids. Perhaps, the innocence of little children will inspire Ashton also to defend the unborn babies and save the unborn babies from the barbaric practice of abortions
He IS making a difference. He has liberated over 6,000 people from slavery. He owns his own company that he finances HIMSELF. Actor or not he realizes what is happening in the world and he's attempting to make a greater change. Thank you Ashton and thank you to anyone (celeberty or not) who is actually attempting to do something to help these people.
A A - I believe you only skimmed through the video and didn't watch the entire clip. Regulation isn't the only thing suggested here. Through the majority of the clip he mentions Spotlight. It's a pitch for funding on a program that can help law enforcement in finding trafficking victims. Do you have selective hearing or are you really that delusional?
Steffi Müller you realize Ashton Kutcher's intelligence is under appreciated just because of a role he had in his teen years. Kutcher is a very intellectual man if you have looked into his life other than his acting career. Ashton should be put up with names like Donald Glover and Marc Cuban who are succeeding in several fields and breaking the role of what people have to do with their life. I consider those three to be role models of mine and should be role models for generation z and generations to come
Just because they were once acting as an idiot character on a show/movie doesn't mean they can't use there wealth, influence and connections to be an adult with real motives and goals that seek to fix real world problems. I'm not a huge fan of his movies but I'm so glad that his software is helping save innocents from these horrible crimes and perhaps getting the word out about this issue. Let's hope that sex slaves, kidnapping, and murder goes down in a significant way and those traffickers get some harsh, harsh punishment.
You can hate him all you want. But its true that he's now a philantrophist. And he stopped making trashy movies for some time and focused on becoming how he is today. He's a freemason. I hate freemasonry but hey they are bound to do it, To become upright men. To help their community, focus on their families. I dont know about how passionate he is about this cause though. But most likely this is not for profit.
Quinton Cole, IF LITTLE LEFTY ASHTON COULD HAVE STAYED ON THE TOPIC OF CHILDREN GREAT.......BUT HE DIDN'T!!!! HE USED THE CHILDREN ALSO AND IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE IT HIT REPLAY AND L I S T E N CLOSELY TO ALL OTHER TOPICS OF LIBERAL LEFTIES HE DROVE HOME ON THE MIC NOWING IT WAS GOING TO BE TELEVISED!!! HE IS A PIECE OF TRASH THAT STABBED THOSE CHILDREN THAT HE PULLED AT HEARTSTRINGS FOR A LIBERAL IGNORANT AGENDA!!! LITTLE LEFTY ASHTON POS!!!
You are very gullible. Maybe his program is worth funding but I don't have the time to research it. People are bashing this because he is a skilled actor and played on politicians emotions to get your money(taxes). He never explained how the software works and how effective it is. We want to stop trafficking but don't want politicians to hand over money just because someone gives a moving speech. We want a responsible government that doesn't treat your money like it grows on trees. This is why we are 20.1 TRILLION dollars in debt and growing at an increasing rate. Expect a major depression sometime in the future and then trafficking will be the least of our problems.
This guy doesn't have the time research the software yet has time to reply to every comment opposing kutcher and the software. How does he not explain the use of the software? From 5:15 minutes on is about how it's been used in the field. What a joker.
Robin Waters Yeah I'm a joker because I don't want to spend a lot of time researching some software and how it works. Unlike most people I try to be skeptical and logical with things and not take everything at face value. I didn't like how Kutcher tried to play on everyone's emotions to convince them to fund him. I'm not replying to every comment to bash Kutcher and the software. I'm commenting to the people asking why others are "against" the video. We are not against funding programs to stop trafficking. We just want to know that our money is being spent wisely on programs that actually work. If I asked you to give me money and gave you an emotional sad story would you do it? We want the government to use our money wisely and not fall for every con man that asks for funding.
D bros ...RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!!! ASHTON SPOKE OUT MORE ON POLITICAL VIEWS OF PIPELINES, SONGBIRD TRAITOR MCCAIN, DOGGING CORPORATE JOBS BEING BROUGHT BACK THEN HE DID ON HIS WONDERFUL SOFTWARE!!! HE DID NOTHING BUT USE THOSE CHILDREN FOR HIS LIBERAL AGENDA!!!! HE IS NOTHING BUT WEAK-MINDED IGNORANT LOWLIFE TRASH TO USE THOSE CHILDREN IN THAT WAY, PURE TRASH!!!!
This truly breaks my heart and EVERYONE should watch this. His defense of the right to pursue happiness should be our utmost responsibility as citizens of this world to bestow this right on others. No one should have this right abused, raped, sold or taken. It breaks my heart.
I have more respect for this man now and less respect for the anonymous twats in the comments. It's great to see celebrities actually putting effort / money into an important cause instead of just sitting on their thrones whining about the president.
nima talebi believe you.. why? lol oh yeah, there's no way to prove why to believe you. I'm NOT saying I do or don't believe ashton. BUT you have to remember.. he is an actor. a pretty good one at that. if this is his role, being involved with a higher power, he will sing and dance like a puppet to fulfill his role. his role could be to cover up child trafficking that is monitored by a powerful man getting paid. just like they won't put out the cure for cancer for its a billion dollar industry.. somebody has to be collecting tons of money for trafficing. why would they stop child trafficking and lose all the money that becomes of it? why, with today's technology, is child trafficking not able to have already been completely shut down ? long story short. ashtons role could be the puppet that calms US citizens down, lying to us, a friendly face saying he is fighting child trafficking, giving us hope it could all end soon. when in reality, nothing that accumulates millions, billions, will ever go away. not human trafficking, not cancer, not drugs, not labor trafficking. who in their right (twisted) powerful mind, would stop money generating operations? it's sad, it's reality. again.. my view. but no one can "believe me" trust you. who are you even?
nima talebi ...SICK IS NOT BEING SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW YOU'RE BEING PLAYED!!!!! HERE'S WHY......HOW FAR OFF THE SERIOUS TOPIC OF CHILDREN DID LITTLE LEFTY ASHTON GET???!!! PIPELINE, SONGBIRD TRAITOR MCCAIN, JOBS, DIVIDED POLITICAL PARTY....PLEASE, REALLY!!! LITTLE LEFTY LIBATARD ASHTON USED THOSE SAME CHILDREN HE ALMOST CRIED OVER JUST AS MUCH AS THE SCUMBAG POS ONES WHO SELL THEM!!! BUT IT IS ACTUALLY WORSE .BECAUSE THE LOWLIFE EVIL ONES WHO MAKE MONEY WITH THOSE SAME CHILDREN ARE NOT PUSHING THEIR PERSONAL AGENDA WHILE THEY ASK US FOR MONEY!!! LITTLE LEFTY LIBATARD ASHTON IS NOTHING BUT A SPINELESS 2 FACED IGNORANT LOWLIFE POS!!!
It is propaganda. He is not saving any victims. he is only pushing laws that help incarcerate people who even know prostitutes as friends into private prisons. It is weird, but it is true. It is a multi-billion dollar business. There are church groups that actually save sex traffic ink victims, many , many, many.. but this guy is only pushing heavily funded regulations. Not a good guy
celebrities are people too, they have a right too, they can do what they want ! You think celebrities belong only in front of the camera or in the entertainment industry?
mr mountains a business man isn't "the farthest thing from a celebrity" that would be a poor, unknown person. you can be both a celebrity and a business man. anyway trump is a celebrity. ryan360 i agree with you there have been way too many celebs in politics of late; but if more of them were actually presenting something like this instead of throwing tantrums that would be ok. i would usually love the chance to make fun of "dude, sweet" kutcher but i'm impressed.
Ashton Kutcher is doing good work. He knows what he's talking about, this is NOT acting. He's worked on software at an engineering level, and he has a keen sense of business. He may be promoting Thorn, but he is doing so with a genuine care for those being raped and never given an out. Ashton Kutcher has developed an out for these victims! Please, applaud this man instead of laughing at him because one of his jobs is that of an Entertainer.
+Michael Nurad - It absolutely is acting Michael. I'm sure he cares very much about this issue, as made obvious by the fact that this is his day job, and that he finances his organization personally. I have no doubt this is important to him. But it's very obvious that the passion in his speech was contrived. He was *trying* to sound passionate and concerned and fired up, in this very cringy and out of place performance. And the patriotic pandering is even worse. "I grew up in the public school system, and I pledged allegiance....every day...." "This nation... that I love" " I applaud you. And I believe in your leadership." My god it was insufferable. Shame too, because the message about human trafficking underlying all his melodrama, pandering, and self righteousness is an extremely important one. One that should be handled by people who know how to speak professionally and/or who only act fired up and passionate when they're genuinely feeling fired up and passionate in the moment.
I don't know what the heck is wrong with some of you people who think Ashton is "acting" here (pretending to care) just because he has an acting career, but did you ever think that actors voices need and want to be heard, too?!! Gahh! Kudos to you, Mr Kutcher for EVERYTHING you have done to bring these young people home to their families who have been horribly abused and abducted! And thank you SO much for caring and reaching out for help! You have my support 100%!! God Bless!
Boltclan3117 One major difference being Trump was a successful millionaire long before being a celeb. Not knocking AK either but this feels like s dog and pony show. But hey, if it saves lives good deal.
The Cynical Liberal Exactly 2 sides of the same coin, a divisive tool to herd the masses! Not that religious but there is a battle between good and evil right now!
Yeah, it is. He just doesn't need to be the person lecturing us about it. What did Hillary, Bush or Obama do about it? NADA!!!!! Trump is actually closing in on these sick fucks. GOOD!!!!!
Trump is sending ICE out in droves to arrest immigrants in sanctuary cities (which is just a matter of ICE being poorly funded and elected Sheriffs not having the money to arrest non-felons) and the fact that he's been saying they're all rapists and felons is resonating with the minority of Americans. I've heard zero word of sex trafficking thus far.
Rachel D any news source? And where exactly are they from? There are over 100 nations across the world that come to America. Just trying to get some real info, sorry if it's offensive. I just want to do some research before reaching a conclusion, but everybody seems to make up stories these days.
He brought up a big issue about the Foster-care system that needs to be improved to protect the children. Our kids are hurting needing the best care in a safe living situation.
I am just in awe of the efforts of this man. I can get behind what he is saying. Some actors are very superficial, this one seems to be productive and making a difference for America! The children have an avenger looking out for them. More of these people please!
I don't understand why people are so negative about this. I don't follow Ashton Kutcher and I now have stopped following most of Hollywood because of their self-absorbed liberal tirades. However, I didn't think he was acting. What I saw was a man who was passionate about what he was talking about. And I am glad. Had he been less dramatic I think his message would have fallen on deaf ears. I think that everything he said was accurate and true. Also, there are many actors/actresses who have "day jobs" that fall outside of acting. They just happen to act as a means to support their passion or calling. I'm glad to see Ashton put his time and talents to good use by being a voice for those that don't have one. And I think that with help he could actually make a huge difference. He has his priorities right, from what I can see.
Why People act like celebs Can't have compassion /heart! What they Cant want to do better for the world?. Ashston has been trying stop trafficking for long time. He has been using his own money to crack down these sickos hurting children. why bash him. if anything should be happy he is trying to help. I sure don't see a lot of celebs trying to help with this issue. Most don't give Af just care about them self's
way to go ashton. Just had to sign on and tell you how very proud i am of your efforts. Dont give up. People are listening. Better yet the younger americans might head what you say. God bless. He will surely do so for your self sacrifice. Thank YOU
Good to see someone from Hollywood doing something positive rather than running their mouth bashing everything political they don't like. The act of going to Congress and lobbying... this is doing something good about something very important in an effort to help TRUE victims (not spoiled millenials and their imagined slights). I thank him for anything he is doing to fight for these young victims and I hope he never stops.
Ako have you ever heard about pizzagate?? Please search it if you're a mother and see the children sexual rape abuse of babies. And this abusers work in the government
So proud that actors are using their platforms to change the world for the better. Their job title doesn't mean that they can't speak on topics that they are passionate about. It's the equivalent of telling a fireman to shut up and put out fires and stop speaking on infrastructure issues, or telling a doctor to shut up and stop speaking on women's issues.
Thanks Ashton Kutcher the world needs people like you. I hope someday I can shake your hand with a big hug! If no not if, when all goes well I hope I can help and meet you someday God bless you and your family
How is Ashton Kutcher an expert on slavery? Isn't he an actor who primarily plays stoners and amoral sex addicts? Is he a software engineer? I didn't think so. Or, as I expect, he's someone with a lot of money and interest in a problem, but no special expertise to provide advice to the Senate. No one would disagree that this is a problem worth solving, but I think the Senate's time would be better spent listening to people with specialized, inside information about human trafficking. Having actors make presentations to the Senate about anything other than the entertainment industry sets a poor example for American youth as to where they should be turning for reliable information on this or any other subject.
Leonardo di C3PO shut up, I was until NAFTA, and #gamergate is a BFD. cloud geeks generally geek because we have content and TALENT... but I doubt you'd know about the laws of the net to say something so STUPID. Everybody in tech support knows where Drumpf has a casino drugs and prostitution runs the town
Why are you treating this man as though the only thing he can be is an actor? He does have experience in the field of human trafficking. He's been making a difference for years. Just because someone is an actor, doesn't mean they don't have a life outside of acting.
Neta Wiebe because the right wing media continuously tells it's listeners that any Hollywood "actor" should stay to acting. I know they forget they are a person & a citizen. But they down play actors, singers etc just because they are actors singers etc. And thier listeners are like parrots if you ever hear someone saying that actors need to stay acting it's cause they listen to this bs.
being a celebrity does not equate to being an expert. i get he's passionate, but seeing celebrities grandstand only makes me turn the channel. i made it 4 minutes in and turned it off.
faulty reasoning, i'm referring to how he's considered by other experts and to how much he has done for the cause. educate yourself, it won't hurt as much as ignorance and plain jealousy.
dbreienrk1 I tend to agree, actors quit preaching...however Kutcher has a company that creates software to locate these victims.. hey if he or anyone else that has money wants to help, than I say go for it
why doesnt this have MILLIONS of . views? please share. honest, clear, and concise by Mr Kutcher. so proud of him to be making a difference. shame on any politician who didnt attend.
I'm not sure what's at play here but I believe the best and hope for the best, and I believe that Ashton is sincere and that he's trying to do a good thing.
So much was discussed here that many, MANY people avoid. I can't tell you how many people in my life have suffered molestation. This is so needed. Why hasn't anyone spoken on Foster Care like this before?
I really admire Ashton for doing this. He has been through a lot in just dealing with this, but, he is brave enough to not only care, but, he is actually doing something.Thank God for him!
those of you speaking on his request for funding, and how he should be able to pay for It on his own or through celebrity "friends", play the video back again, especially during the 3rd to 4th quarter of it, and listen to ALL OF THE POINTS he is addressing regarding the issue. the funding for all of these solutions will costs maybe up into the millions. mental health care, foster care reform, employee pay, tech funding, ground support and support abroad. I'm tired of seeing so many people automated response with no real thought to what they're saying.
I would like to go there and talk to congress for funding for diabetes...diabetes is a slow dying death I watch my father die so slow....and when we went to get a insulin pump the insurance company denied us because he was type 2 and they only cover type 1. this is sO sad.. WHO GIVES THEN THE RIGHT TO DENI THE CARE YOU NEED!!!!!!
It's funny because I have been watching that 70s show on Netflix last couple days then I watched this today. I guess you can say in the show he was goofy and a sex addict etc. He was 15+ age on the show . Never really liked him as an actor but actor or not like he says and the trolls that are on here right now talking bad about him. He has done something by even giving this speech to government. It's a scary place even for him that have power and what he saying right now . All presidents etc read off a paper that isn't presidents words . Ashton may have not have written that speech himself but man that speech is out there now. Good for him hope he gets support from the grey. Hairs
macksmoothly she was distracting, I think she feels insecure knowing the camera is on her too. Doesn't detract from the fact that this is a crucial topic, I feel proud of him for being so passionate about protecting victims against abuse.
lol, because the computer knows you look too much stuff about him and is showing you all the recommendations w/ him in it because I don't get any of that stuff on my side
ElectricSheep Human Trafficking and Child Marriage is actually a huge problem in America. In 38 states children can be married off by parental consent as early as 12 years old. Americans are constantly kidnapped and taken to foreign countries to be sex slaves.
The Cynical Liberal ... I'm pretty sure electricsheep is being facetious. I think the reference was how our government has been in the past. Everything is changing, we have to put on our own oxygen mask before we can help put anyone else's on.
He talked about a girl in Oakland who was kidnapped and raped. I believe he is talking about Americans. You make me lose hope in the idea that people have common sense
Nobody is opposing that child trafficking is an issue... it definitely is!!! And we have to get it under control in our own country first so we can help other countries. The beginning comment I'm assuming was sarcastic, making note to the previous administration. This is a big deal!!!! It makes me and everyone else sick. Trump sees how big this issue is and will do something about it starting here at home.
Thank you for bringing attention to the foster care system! There has to be a better way for these kids to thrive! There is so much that needs to be done! I can't wait to be able to do something about it! These kids can not be forgotten!
Just because he is an actor doesn't mean he can't do good things. Look at Danny Thomas and what he has done for children with his St Jude's Hospital and he was an actor. So back off and give him a chance before you start judging him!
I think its great Ashton is so passionate about making a difference in this world. People should be happy we have people like him trying to make the world a better place. He choosing to be part of solution not waiting for the proverbial other guy .
