First They Came For...

For John, BLUF:  Oppressed groups (either side) must be protected from oppression.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Southern Poverty Law Center Gets Creative to Label 'Hate Groups'

The sub-headline:

Principled conservatives are lumped together with bigots.

It is a fairly complex examination as Bloomberg's Megan McArdle dives down the rabbit hole, chasing why the Ruth Institute is listed as a hate group.  This is a report from 7 September 2017.

After the SPLC finishes up with the Ruth Institute they could be coming for you.  Remember what Pastor Martin Niemöller said:

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff