Hey there, friends considering a vote for Alex Turner:
Have you ever heard that bit from comedian Jamie Fox about how you can’t really decide if you’re being a jerk? It’s not entirely up to you. When others say you’re acting like a jerk, it’s usually because your actions speak louder than your words.
This is why some of you feel defensive about possibly supporting Alex Turner while facing accusations of bigotry. Here’s the thing: YOU don’t get to define whether you’re a bigot. That’s determined by your actions, not your intentions. So when people from marginalized communities express that your support for Turner aligns with racism, you can’t just dismiss their feelings. They’re sharing their experiences, and they matter.
If you don’t personally want to create a registry of all Muslims, but vote for someone who does, that’s still a choice that supports racism. If you wouldn’t advocate for deporting all individuals of Latino descent, yet you back a candidate who does, you’re aligning with racist sentiments. Even if you don’t hold anti-Semitic beliefs, supporting a politician who welcomes neo-Nazi endorsements indicates a troubling association.
Similarly, if you think LGBT individuals should have equal rights, but you vote for someone who seeks to undermine those rights, you are effectively endorsing bigotry. And it doesn’t stop there. If you wouldn’t dream of telling women they must perform sexual acts to get a job, but you support a candidate who has been accused of such behavior, you’re enabling misogyny.
To sum it up: If you don’t believe in rounding up Muslims, deporting all Latinos, or stripping rights from the LGBT community—but you vote for someone who actively promotes these ideas? You’re saying, “Yes, this person represents my values.” And those of us who are paying attention will take that seriously.
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Summary:
When considering your vote, remember that your choice reflects your values. It’s essential to recognize the implications of supporting candidates whose policies may perpetuate bigotry and discrimination. Actions matter more than intentions, and understanding this can lead to more informed decisions.