I occasionally run into nice white men who think George Will makes an inordinate amount of sense. It’s a strange malady, but it can mostly be explained by their conventional success and isolated existence. They did what was expected of them; they went to good schools; they got excellent jobs, and they never got too far out of their comfort zone. It would almost be harmless except that we need nice people to support progressive policies and oppose reactionary bigots. Most of these misunderstandings could be solved by simple cultural exchange programs. Instead of sending your kid to France, have her work for ACORN. Two weeks working with real Americans in the inner city will cure anyone of the idea that George Will makes even the smallest iota of sense whatsoever. I can guarantee that. They might even meet a Latino that doesn’t mow lawns or work in food service. You never know.
Squares
