> If we want to disarm Alex we need to recognize there are real problems in America outside of the coastal areas.
And inside the coastal areas as well.
Still, none of this stress and anxiety condemns a reasonable human being to become a psychotic racist caricature (or a follower of the same). Desperation just turns up the dial on a person's fundamental system of values. It exposes the prejudice; it doesn't create it.
Solving the problems listed would calm their rage to the benefit of all, but let's not kid ourselves that it would change any hearts or minds.
And inside the coastal areas as well.
Still, none of this stress and anxiety condemns a reasonable human being to become a psychotic racist caricature (or a follower of the same). Desperation just turns up the dial on a person's fundamental system of values. It exposes the prejudice; it doesn't create it.
Solving the problems listed would calm their rage to the benefit of all, but let's not kid ourselves that it would change any hearts or minds.