Thank you for this. I am your typical follower. Middle aged, educated white woman who became politically involved for the first time in my life. I’ve lived in Canada for 25 years but I’m terribly concerned about the state of our country. I worry for everyone’s future. I, like many, have family who are trumpy, right wing evangelical …
Thank you for this. I am your typical follower. Middle aged, educated white woman who became politically involved for the first time in my life. I’ve lived in Canada for 25 years but I’m terribly concerned about the state of our country. I worry for everyone’s future. I, like many, have family who are trumpy, right wing evangelical “christians”. Their views are so misguided and seemingly without critical thought, it’s torn our family apart. Normally Kind, wonderful people who think that George Floyd got what he deserved because he didn’t do what he was asked. It’s so deeply upsetting. Your letters confirm my worst suspicions about the direction of our country and yet me give hope. Thank you.
I also have been so sad about "normally kind, wonderful people" in the Dakotas and Iowa, and other states, who appear irrational in their thinking, and have taken on a cruel attitude towards diversity.
"Their views are so misguided and seemingly without critical thought, it’s torn our family apart." Sadly, this is also my experience. I rather expect it of the elder population in my family who have always been staunch republicans, but what disturbs me even more are the young who embrace the current authoritarian dogma.
Thank you for this. I am your typical follower. Middle aged, educated white woman who became politically involved for the first time in my life. I’ve lived in Canada for 25 years but I’m terribly concerned about the state of our country. I worry for everyone’s future. I, like many, have family who are trumpy, right wing evangelical “christians”. Their views are so misguided and seemingly without critical thought, it’s torn our family apart. Normally Kind, wonderful people who think that George Floyd got what he deserved because he didn’t do what he was asked. It’s so deeply upsetting. Your letters confirm my worst suspicions about the direction of our country and yet me give hope. Thank you.
To change something, it must be acknowledged. That’s what your comment is, Anne. You are not typical, you sound special.
Let’s change some dang things!
"normally kind, wonderful people" who are selective in their kindness are tribalists. They are nice until you cross any of many lines they have drawn.
‘Well bless her heart…’
I also have been so sad about "normally kind, wonderful people" in the Dakotas and Iowa, and other states, who appear irrational in their thinking, and have taken on a cruel attitude towards diversity.
They are racists. Passive or outright, racists.
"Their views are so misguided and seemingly without critical thought, it’s torn our family apart." Sadly, this is also my experience. I rather expect it of the elder population in my family who have always been staunch republicans, but what disturbs me even more are the young who embrace the current authoritarian dogma.
Wake up. It’s about feeling.