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Controversial WNBA star Brittney Griner has the whole world talking. Even after her release, people around the world debated whether she should have been released in the first place. A recently published report calls out the distressing thought which subjects people to not question the laws, but rather bash the prisoner.

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This comes after major voices around the world have expressed their concern for former marine Paul Whelan who is still in a Russian prison. Instead of questioning the Governments of both countries, people were made to argue about which prisoner between the two deserved to suffer more.

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An intriguing report dives into what people think about Griner’s release

Limelight is something Brittney Griner has embraced all her life. Ever since her days at Baylor University, she has been a controversial figure. However, this hasn’t affected her performance on the court.

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Her controversial arrest back in February also brought a lot of attention. After spending a long time in prison, she was finally released by Russia. However, this hasn’t stopped the conversations around her.

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A recent report called out a distressing argument that is gripping the American mind. According to the report, “Rather than interrogating whether the U.S. and Russia should be imprisoning people for minor crimes at all, Americans were subjected to an argument about which prisoner deserved to suffer more.”

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There have been various studies and reports such as the above which show what people generally think about Griner. And safe to say, the reactions are not positive.

Many Americans are not happy with Brittney Griner release

Brittney Griner’s release may have elated her family and her friends, but this doesn’t mean that all Americans are happy with it. According to a recent poll, only 38% of citizens approve of Griner’s prisoner swap. Moreover, 47% strongly disapproved or somewhat disapproved of the deal.

Not only common citizens, many eminent names have expressed their disappointment over the exchange. When President Joe Biden announced Griner’s release, his announcement was met with mixed reactions from the crowd.

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What are your thoughts on Brittney Griner’s arrest and subsequent release from prison? Let us know in the comments down below.

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Abhinava Ghosh

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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