When differing ideologies are mischacterized as "racism"...Reader comment on: The New York Times on the Tea Party Movement Submitted by Stephen (United States), Feb 16, 2010 12:18 "Ms. Dolezal, who is multiracial, said she could not imagine showing her face at a Tea Party event. To her, what stands out are the all-white crowds, the crude depictions of Mr. Obama as an African witch doctor [...] "It would make me nervous to be there unless I went with a big group," she said." Tip: Go to Google Images and search for "Rachel Dolezal" What you'll find are not pictures of a woman who would "stand out" because of her skin color, but a woman who would stand out because of her 36-inch long blonde dreadlocks. Then again, given the eccentricities of costumes at Tea Party rallies and the variety of political backgrounds held by attendees, I'm not sure she'd stand out at all... She might be surprised to find they'd be delighted should Rachel share their view of limited government and limited taxation, and welcome her as another member. But, of course, Rachel doesn't share the Tea Partier's ideological views. And that is the real reason she wouldn't want to without a large group of like-minded friends who share her opposing views. And that's fine. But call it what it is: ideological differences. Not racial tension. To proclaim the latter is an attempt to marginalize views that differ from hers without engaging in discussion or debate of merits. But hollow cries of racism, and other emotional arguments, don't hold up very well in the face of logic and reason... Which is why this movement continues to gain traction. Note: Comments are moderated by the editor and are subject to editing. Submit a comment on this article Other reader comments on this item
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