Posted on 06/28/2018 2:28:06 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Apparently, calling for respectful political dialogue now aides white-nationalist extremists.
An educator at New York University is claiming that the real reason why people are calling for “civility” is because they want to protect “white supremacy.”
Simran Jeet Singh, the Henry R. Luce Initiative in Religion in International Affairs Post-Doctoral Fellow at NYU’s Center for Religion and Media, published a series of tweets about civility and whiteness on Monday night:
(TWEETS-AT-LINK)
Now, people have been debating “civility” ever since White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was kicked out of Red Hen restaurant for her association with President Trump. The controversy heated up even more after Democratic congresswoman Maxine Waters defended the Red Hen, saying that people should accost Trump administration officials when they appear in public and “tell them they’re not welcome anymore, anywhere.”
Of course, I certainly would defend the right of any private business-owner to kick someone out of his or her establishment for political reasons. That’s just how things work in a free society, and living in a free society is a good thing. Personally, however, I would never do such a thing. Yes, I am among those who think that there’s a lot to be said for civility — and, regardless of what Singh may believe, that doesn’t make me a fan of white supremacy.
Like many people who have engaged in this debate, I would argue that civility is important on both sides of the aisle. I think that Democrats and other non-Trump supporters should behave civilly toward Trump supporters, and that Trump supporters should behave civilly toward their political opponents as well. I’ve seen people on each side display hostility toward those on the other, and I think that that’s always the wrong way to go. For one thing, it just isn’t nice. Having a political disagreement with a person isn’t a reason to dismiss that person’s humanity, and I’ve seen far too many people fail to recognize this fact.
For another thing, hostility is just not productive. Truthfully, remaining civil really is the best way to ensure that we are able to have the kind of mature conversations that can actually result in progress. Even though you might feel angry, and it might feel good to call someone a name or to mistreat them in some way, all that you’re doing by doing so is ruining any chance that that person will ever listen to a single word that you have to say. In fact, you reduce the chance that anyone will want to listen to what you say, because what you’ve just done is turned that other person into a victim and yourself into a jerk.
Politics can sometimes seem like a game, but it’s very consequential — the decisions that politicians make affect our everyday lives in major ways. Of course, I do understand that that fact is the reason why political debates can get so heated and personal. There’s passion involved, and passion sometimes makes it difficult to remain calm and respectful. But it’s still true that behaving in a civil manner is the best way to get people to hear your point of view, which should be your goal when you’re fighting for any policy or politician you care about.
If you disagree with Trump, that’s fine. In fact, I can admit that I am among the people who disagree with his approach to several issues, including his approach to immigration. But I understand that harassing people and running them out of restaurants is not going to be the best way for me to get my point across. That’s not because I want to defend white supremacy — it’s because I live in reality, and I understand that civility is always the best way to get the results that I want.
Not Guilty!
Maybe its only the last several columns of hers that i have read. As well as the fact that the only place i read her stuff published is the Nevertrumper NR.
A lot of people called “educators” should not be anywhere near students.
civility keeps folks on both sides alive, what an idiot, he is saying he wants war..I say when it starts, hopefully won’t, get them together and they go first..
“...A lot of people called “educators” should not be anywhere near students....”
Agree. I can remember when the title of “Professor” actually meant something....like intelligence and respect.
Like everything else liberalism touches, this, too, has been destroyed.
Liberalism is the BORG of this century.
Remember how after the Republicans took back the House in 1994, the Democrats & Media were bemoaning the “lack of civility”? I do.
Age 14?
I see on Gutfeld’s weekend show regularly. She’s a small “l” libertarian with common sense. I probably agree with her 80% plus she’s funny and cute.
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Luce is rapidly spinning in his grave!
True.
Wow! That is a mouthful!
Im sure Mr Luce is turning in his grave that this scholar is spouting such nonsense from a chaired endowed in his name.
Well, if Singh is happier with me shooting a few of the buggers I’m down with that. I wouldn’t want to be accused of white supremacy.
I agree with that. Of course, I think she just needs to get born again. I think that about all of us.
“White supremacy” is the new phrase for “right of center”.
To a racist; everything looks racial.
title of professor used to mean something....
Professor is related to prophet. In Hebrew the t and s are exchanged in 2 types of the language. These men would be inspired during dreams (except for Moses himself) and then tell the people what God told them (profess or prophesy) Prophet did not have to mean predict the future just tell.
In ancient Greece, students would sit on lower steps to hear a professor teach. A university was a place for gathering scholars to instruct students.
If this shows no similarity to purple and pink haired LGBT radicals carrying signs blocking interstate highways to call for Trump’s impeachment, or wimpy metrosexual males shouting into a bullhorn for the end of capitalism then you’re right.
One writer said he didn’t want a beatnik professor to preach to his daughter in class about what’s wrong with America-—not on my dime!
Because only white people are civil? Sounds like that’s what they’re saying.
Sikhs are generally less obnoxious.
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