A Bit Of A Gripe

[poliphilo]

I understand that racists are not necessarily bad people- just frightened ones- afraid of difference, afraid of the unfamiliar. 

This doesn't mitigate the fact that racism is profoundly stupid- and destructive of civil society.

You have racist views.  Fine.  Please keep them to yourself.

But if you talk to me in ways that assume that I share your views don't be surprised if I take it as a personal  insult.

Comments

[michaleen.livejournal.com]

I also think it's inaccurate to assume that all of Beck's viewers take everything on the show uncritically.

Begs the question, doesn't it? If Becks viewers had any appreciable capacity for critical thought, why should they be watching Glenn Beck?