re: Its official U of Alabama is racist

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I do not think any person or group exercising freedom and rights should EVER be subjected to the boot of authority.

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I remember the outcry the last time the Klan had a resurgence - late-70s to mid-80s - (federal desegregation orders were the catalyst, primarily, for you youngsters) - and they somehow acquired time on cable access channels in Alabama (among others).

Those programs were an absolute hoot - I'm sure it was a source of some entertainment - but more importantly, it put their "ideas" out in the marketplace to be examined, studied, and rejected. Pushing them underground (in a very similar way as substances are made illegal), grants them a mystery and aura they do not deserve. It also gives them unearned martydom status.

The bright light of public examination (call it shame, if you must, but no one is above criticism, right? - well one notable exception, but, that too, shall pass) is the great crucible of a free society. It quickly sifts through what has merit and what does not.