all lives matter

In this episode, Josh Fields is unable to join me. I turned this into a slightly shorter bonus episode, and speak to a few common claims made from both sides of this debate. These comments were spurred by conversations I observed over the recent Coca-Cola, "be less white" controversy.

Since this episode was a bit last minute, I skip the bill review and focus on discussing why these few comments are unproductive and how to identify others.

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In this fourth episode in my series on race-related matters, I answer the question of, "What do we do about racism?" with five steps everyday people can use.

Bill Review:

I review H.R.133, known as David’s Law.

Cited Material:

Robin DiAngelo Interview with The Guardian

HR 133 - David's Law


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After reading Robin DiAngelo's book, "White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism" (twice) I share my thoughts with Josh Fields from The Libertarian Apothecary. Join us as we discuss why the book--and the idea--is overly complex, disingenuous and contributes to what Isaac Asimov once called the cult of ignorance.

Bill Review:

I review HR 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.

Cited Material:

Robin DiAngelo Interview with The Guardian

Isaac Asimov, "A Cult of Ignorance"

Jackie Robinson Interview with Dick Cavett

HR 40 - Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act

After reading Robin DiAngelo's book, "White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism" (twice) I share my thoughts. Join me as I discuss why the book--and the idea--is overly complex, disingenuous and contributes to what Isaac Asimov once called the cult of ignorance.

Bill Review:

I review HR 40: Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act.

Cited Material:

Robin DiAngelo Interview with The Guardian

Isaac Asimov, "A Cult of Ignorance"

Jackie Robinson Interview with Dick Cavett

HR 40 - Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act

Patterk Netser is an MLA and has served as a Cabinet Minister responsible for several portfolios going back to the First Legislative Assembly of Nunavut. He shares his story with Rod and Peter: why he was willing to speak up in defense of all human life in spite of the political fallout.

Members of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Anti-Racism Task Force discuss the teaching of the Catholic Church on racism, why it is a pro-life issue, and why the phrase "All Lives Matter" can be hurtful in today's climate. 

When the "woke left" fights racism, they always become what they are fighting against. In this episode, I make a case for the much-derided, highly unpopular phrase "all lives matter." Why would I do something so insensitive and tone-deaf? Hear me out.