We cannot ignore the hate - we must stand up to it, shine the light of truth on it

[Hugabear]

I've dealt with this kind of hatred before, when the National Alliance (neo-Nazi group) left some of their propaganda in my yard. Hate groups like this, and hatemongers like the ones who thrive on right-wing radio/tv, thrive in the darkness. They know their audience, and hone their messages of hatred specifically towards them. Do you really think that people like Beck and Coulter are talking to mainstream America? Most people tuned them out long ago, so they aren't necessarily aware of just how hateful and violent their rhetoric has become over the past few years. The best way to fight back against them is to let people know just what's going on, let them know how bad it's getting. Unfortunately, it often takes a violent act like this past weekend for people to realize what's going on. Even more unfortunately, within a few weeks, it's business as normal, we put these clowns back on ignore, and they keep spewing their hatred and ratcheting up the rhetoric.

By exposing the hatred, we can fight back. Knowledge is power, and knowing your opponent is vital.

[HysteryDiagnosis]

1. That's the problem with believing all of this is real, this holographic universe of

ours. It lets people get way too wrapped up in the garland and tinsel used to decorate it to our liking. Pity that.