I Hate Hating the Haters!
We all hate at times, the damage occurs when a person feeds their hate by focusing on it. Hate crimes are becoming more in vogue as the political right become more vocal; the extremists feel more comfortable giving voice to their views. The Internet, of course, facilitates matters, but it’s the right-leaning of America that brings it out. Just as in years past left-leaning America brought out its own brand of extremities to the fore. I say this without judgment (for a change), but as a point of fact; as our political pendulum swings, as it is wont to do, contrasting views come into focus. The political right is currently in power, emboldening the extreme right to advance its agenda.
Another point of fact- hate makes lousy politics: Fascists in Germany hating Jews was bad politics, Irish Catholics hating Irish Protestants was bad politics, Muslim fundamentalists hating America was bad politics, Neoconservative Americans hating criticism is bad politics. Hatred as a policy just doesn’t work.
Thanks to David Neiwert at Orcinus for the inspiration for this post. Love your site!