The sad truth about prejudice in America (edited) [View All]

[Onlooker]

When the people of Alabama voted to keep segregationist language in their constitution it provided real evidence that the South is racist.

When the people of 11 states approved amending their State Constitutions to prevent gay marriage, it provided real evidence of the role of religion in promoting discrimination.

I think liberals need to own up to the fact that a majority of white southerners are bigots and that mainstream religion is bigoted. It's sad, but true, and if we own up to it, it's a starting point for battling the rise of right-wing extremism in the country.

(Liberal disclaimer: Not every white Southerner is racist and not every religious person favors discrimination against gays, but obviously there are not enough "good" ones to win elections.)