Hate doesn't wear hoods anymore.
Hate equates Black Lives Matter with White Supremacy.
Hate says the confederate flag is just about southern heritage.
Hate claims reverse racism is a bigger problem than racism.
Hate says, "I just don't know why those people are always so mad."
Hate says, "they say that word all the time why can't I say it?"
After a terrorist attack, Hate says, "there is violence on many sides. Many sides."
Hate portrays itself as a victim.
Hate says "it's just a joke" when its views and claims are challenged.
Hate builds walls instead of bridges.
Hate hides right underneath the surface.
Hate isn't always easy to spot, yet
Hate can't be ignored.
Hate doesn't care that you take the high road.
Hate is fueled by the silence of good people.
Hate has never been properly confronted because many prioritize comfort over equality.
Hate is fueled by moderation.
Hate feeds off "negative peace, the absence of tension."
Hate refuses to seek "positive peace, the presence of justice."
Hate is more dangerous with a smile on its face.
Hate must be confronted in all its forms, from the literal Nazi, to the patient who refuses to see a doctor of color, to the boss who skips over Mohammed's resume but has "a lot of black friends."
Love trumps hate but Trump-inspired hate is a powerful force.
Hate necessitates aggressively peaceful, loving actions.
Show love. Speak love. Teach love.
But remember: Hate is not defeated with platitudes.
Support the oppressed, the persecuted, the tired, the poor.
Hate has always existed and will always exist, but
Hate can be made weak and irrelevant.
Hate can be shamed.
Hate wears polo shirts and khakis.
Hate equates Black Lives Matter with White Supremacy.
Hate equates the KKK with Black Panthers.
Hate says the confederate flag is just about southern heritage.
Hate claims reverse racism is a bigger problem than racism.
Hate says, "I just don't know why those people are always so mad."
Hate says, "they say that word all the time why can't I say it?"
After a terrorist attack, Hate says, "there is violence on many sides. Many sides."
Hate portrays itself as a victim.
Hate wears a red cap.
And sometimes hate still wears the swastika. Fucking Nazis.
And sometimes hate still wears the swastika. Fucking Nazis.
Hate says "it's just a joke" when its views and claims are challenged.
Hate builds walls instead of bridges.
Hate hides right underneath the surface.
Hate isn't always easy to spot, yet
Hate can't be ignored.
Hate doesn't care that you take the high road.
Hate is fueled by the silence of good people.
Hate has never been properly confronted because many prioritize comfort over equality.
Hate is fueled by moderation.
Hate feeds off "negative peace, the absence of tension."
Hate refuses to seek "positive peace, the presence of justice."
Hate is more dangerous with a smile on its face.
Hate must be confronted in all its forms, from the literal Nazi, to the patient who refuses to see a doctor of color, to the boss who skips over Mohammed's resume but has "a lot of black friends."
Love trumps hate but Trump-inspired hate is a powerful force.
Hate necessitates aggressively peaceful, loving actions.
Show love. Speak love. Teach love.
But remember: Hate is not defeated with platitudes.
Support the oppressed, the persecuted, the tired, the poor.
Hate has always existed and will always exist, but
Hate can be made weak and irrelevant.
Hate can be shamed.
Hate should be shamed.
And we should be ashamed if we let Hate prosper.
I Love You All...Class Dismissed.
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