S Silverstein
2008-04-11 07:52:24

OK, it is time to issue an edict:

Those who use all-inclusive terms such as “the Jews” – or “the Blacks” – or any other such broad terms when characterizing behaviors of the small number of individuals within that group that they may have observed – will immediately be asked to STFU.

Because any such statement by itself is bigoted, Archie Bunker-style (or worse), if not “racist” (whatever that term means anymore).

This type of statement should no longer be tolerated as a means of civil discourse. Bad ideas and broad characterizations have, and will continue to have, bad consequences.

It’s time for purveyors of this filth to name names if they bear a grievance, not groups.

And the dyspeptic, vitriolic lunatic ravings of a Rev. Moore are even worse, as they are de facto incendiary and bear no redeeming social value.