Message #26299

[bethalize]

A sign of things to come? Yes, probably, unfortunately. However, it is to be hoped that if this movement were to gather strength, people would exercise their right to vote and block any further attempts. I think that voter apathy provides a window of opportunity for such parties. It shows that when you have a right, you also have a duty. I would also hope that by now we have learned not to look away when bad things happen, at least, not on our own doorsteps.

Racism seems to come out of ignorance and fear. I wonder at racists who think that a similarity of skin colour, language and culture make them the same as me. I would rather bring my Muslim friend with whom I share interests and values into my home than white people for whom I have nothing but contempt and pity. The lack of perspective that these people show is frightening. It worries me than in a society that has had total education for more than thirty years, we are still failing to educate people and to teach that differences are not only normal but necessary.


Bethalize
Deskdemon Forum Board Staff