Palace Fans Against Racism

[Save Dwindlehurst]

I'd like to think I generally am moderate.

I think you've got to be a bit crackers to be racist, homophobic or whatever. And so what the OP is espousing here isn't something I could judge him for. However, I take issue at people's concerns with mass immigration being automatically branded racist. Sure, racist people get on board with that doesn't automatically mean that everybody that's concerned about immigration is racist. It's a subtle nuance that is overlooked and it becomes a sticking point when trying to find a common ground on such an emotive subject.

The OP's strategy was a common naivety that so often prevents the subject being discussed sensibly. Alienating the people you hope to educate is a fatal error. Talk to them about their opinion rather than labelling it with a nefarious motive you've simply decided upon.

A bit like that twit who turned his Leipzig blog into a political message. Why can’t these people see we’re not interested in their crusades?

 

[Part Time James]

A bit like that twit who turned his Leipzig blog into a political message. Why can’t these people see we’re not interested in their crusades?

I was put off reading it because of all the comments he got. But yes. The trouble is, when you preach to people who had no intention to cause any harm they start to resent the preaching.

If this guy takes some of these comments on board and re-evaluates the things that could be categorised as genuine racism, reaches out for proper discussion instead of insults he could really make some inroads into something which would be good to finally eradicate. Otherwise I fear that only his echo chamber will remain engaged and that very little will be achieved.

I hope he proves me wrong, honestly.

 

[Save Dwindlehurst]

I was put off reading it because of all the comments he got. But yes. The trouble is, when you preach to people who had no intention to cause any harm they start to resent the preaching.

If this guy takes some of these comments on board and re-evaluates the things that could be categorised as genuine racism, reaches out for proper discussion instead of insults he could really make some inroads into something which would be good to finally eradicate. Otherwise I fear that only his echo chamber will remain engaged and that very little will be achieved.

I hope he proves me wrong, honestly.

The chances of that happening are slim and none 😬.