When we try to define an individual we tend to focus on a prominant feature, one that sets the person apart and then label the person so.
We are however much more complex than that and any defining feature we may display is only a part of the picture. Foe example;
Who am I? I am Gareth. I am a BNP life member,I am a father, a grandfather, I drive a 4×4, I love curry, I love my wife, I hate paedophiles,I fart in the bath, pick my nose in private, tell non PC jokes, would go to help of anyone in trouble, I love dogs, hate traffic, read heaps,I could not give a rats arse what colour you are,I will confront, cajole, support and generaly make irrational descisions on flimsy evidence. I am an athieist, a humanist, and I have secrets that I will not divulge. In short I am human.
I am not driven by religion or ideology. I am not a robot. I think, measure, evaluate and when neccessary act.
I am a fallible human being just like everyone else.
So, are the BNP racist?
If as I believe I am typical of many in the party then you may call me whatever you wish. But please consider all the other things that I am as listed. above (this computer does not have the memory to store all the possible options available for me or anyone else).
In short try to loose your dichotomus view of people and seek out the underlying truth that we are all fundamentaly prone to irrational beliefs which influence our behaviour. I could but will not continue.
Gareth
