Ben Watson says Alyssa Milano's comments on anti-abortion laws are a 'lie'

New England Patriots tight end Ben Watson, a father of seven and author of "The New Dad's Playbook" joined Fox News Network's "Fox & Friends" on Tuesday to discuss some comments made by American actor and activist Alyssa Milano regarding anti-abortion laws.

Milano stated that those laws would affect "women of color" the most, which Watson believes is a lie.

“This is the same type of narrative or lie that’s been told over and over again and whether she meant to do it or not, so many people fall into this and it’s really a combination of ignorance or racism,” Watson said. “And when I say racism what I’m saying is that to the fact that having more children of color is a problem and the idea that would be a problem to women of color is an issue.

“I believe our children are our most cherished possession in our communities and the lies that have been told over and over and over again is that if you’re in a certain economic situation, if you’re a certain color this is the solution we’re going to offer you. And that’s detrimental, not only to black communities but to America as a whole.”

Watson had a short dialogue on Twitter with Milano, which looks to have ended with a mutual agreement to talk more privately.

.@Alyssa_Milano to claim that giving MORE children of color the right to be born will negatively affect “women of color” reveals IGNORANCE, RACISM or some combination of both. Our children and families are capable of greatness and lies like this harm our future. Dont patronize us https://t.co/ZSHedXRv1C
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) May 19, 2019

Thank you for your response and openness to dialogue. Looking forward to speaking with you.
— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) May 19, 2019

Watson appreciated the welcoming attitude from Milano despite their differences on the topic.

“We’re missing people that have very different views but are willing to at least converse and at least find somewhere they have common ground and challenge each other in a respectful manner,” he said.