Kevin,
What you tell us is proof of what all of the articles that I've been
reading, have said. Trump's candidacy has given permission to all of the
bigots and racists to be open about their feelings. They have been there all
along, helped along by the Republican's "southern strategy" and the
unconscious racism of most white Americans. There's nothing new about them.
I doubt that voting for Hillary will change the minds of racists and bigots.
I'm not sure that anything will. But certainly, demonstrating your
opposition to them, makes a point to all of the people who haven't thought
much about the issue.
Miriam
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From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin LaRose
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2016 3:25 PM
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] KKK is Not OK!
Yesterday I learned that the KKK is planning to hold a rally at our county
courthouse next month. Needless to say, I was beyond outraged. I want to
figure out some way to get my posterior down there to protest their very
existence. I have been unpleasantly surprised by the very muted response to
this event locally. Reactions I have seen range from garden variety
indifference to curiosity. Some people just want to go watch it as
spectators! I guess that shouldn't surprise me, voyeuristic society that we
have become. But still, where is the outrage? I can't go along with those
who say just ignore them. In my mind ignoring is tantamount to acquiescence,
and that's just wrong. One thing's for sure, the KKK activity is causing me
to rethink my stance of not voting for Hillary. After all, the KKK is AOK
with Trump.
Kevin LaRose
Anderson, IN
Email: kl1964@xxxxxxxxxx
