Nov 21, 2008 11:37
"Here and Now" on NPR with Robin Young is talking with a guy about how the KKK, but also common people, are uprising with hate and violence, against the election of Obama, and minorities and immigrants.
Mark Potok is working on the Intellegence Project for the Southern Poverty Law Center. He tracks the activity of hate groups. And is talking about how 3rd graders were chanting for Obama's assassination.
I'm elated about the possibilities Obama offer. And I don't want them taken away.
I don't like my new fear.
The knowledge that people kill or beat down great philosophers and leaders they don't understand. The masses seem to fear too much of an open heart with open ideas and influence.
Is there some primal fear that there isn't enough room for everyone?? So if some great person begins to talk with too much inclusivity, there's a singular fear of abandonment; of being left behind?? We're so overcrowded, there just can't possibly be room for us all!? So we want to get rid of the idea, and the person behind it, all together????
I hope those of us who care, or can, start putting some serious protective magick over what may be the most inclusive and loving President in the White House.
obama,
magick