“When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” — Sinclair Lewis quotes (American Writer, 1885-1951)
I’m stepping outside this column’s normal subject matter — news and media in Peoria — to discuss an extremely important topic: The country’s slow striking embrace of fascism.
It should go without saying that just because someone is a member of a particular religion, that does not mean they are equally guilty of the sins of some members of that same religion. And isn’t it a cornerstone of American society that ALL religions enjoy equal rights, not just the popular ones? And how about the rule that we all enjoy equal protection under the law?
The “Ground Zero Mosque” issue seems to have vast segments of the population willing to toss these cherished ideals into the garbage. [...]
Original post by Bill Dennis
