In a recent discussion of the "Straight Pride" parade, there was some discussion of whether the racists elements in a number of groups within the US constituted a real threat or if they're merely tiny groups of idiots who can't possibly have a meaningful negative impact.
I'd like to discuss what threat these groups pose (if any) how we analyze the nature and seriousness of that threat, and what if anything could or should be done about it.
I'm somewhat sympathetic to the view that there is reason to be cautious against an overreaction to fringe lunatics.
But on the other hand, plenty of real threats have looked somewhat silly until it was too late. I personally didn't think Trump's candidacy was anything but a publicity stunt. My fiancée who comes from a third world country recognized that's exactly what it looks like when extreme corruption comes to power. It looks ridiculous until it becomes reality. I've become a bit more cautious about dismissing seemingly silly threats, or counting on any number of voters to be reasonable.
We've reached a point where the President can say there were "good people" on the side of a demonstration who were marching with torches while chanting "Jews will not replace us". And he walked away from that with roaring approval from half the country. We could argue endlessly (and we have) about what that means, but to me it means that what may have previously seemed ridiculous or unacceptable can become the norm here very quickly.
I'd like to discuss what threat these groups pose (if any) how we analyze the nature and seriousness of that threat, and what if anything could or should be done about it.
I'm somewhat sympathetic to the view that there is reason to be cautious against an overreaction to fringe lunatics.
But on the other hand, plenty of real threats have looked somewhat silly until it was too late. I personally didn't think Trump's candidacy was anything but a publicity stunt. My fiancée who comes from a third world country recognized that's exactly what it looks like when extreme corruption comes to power. It looks ridiculous until it becomes reality. I've become a bit more cautious about dismissing seemingly silly threats, or counting on any number of voters to be reasonable.
We've reached a point where the President can say there were "good people" on the side of a demonstration who were marching with torches while chanting "Jews will not replace us". And he walked away from that with roaring approval from half the country. We could argue endlessly (and we have) about what that means, but to me it means that what may have previously seemed ridiculous or unacceptable can become the norm here very quickly.
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