Lately, I’ve come to hate the College Republicans. This is a feeling I’m uncomfortable with. I mean, liberals are supposed to respect people of different backgrounds, right? Well, some may disagree with that statement in light of recent attacks on the First Amendment rights of the Oregon Commentator. But I try to apply that open-minded, love everyone, hippie ideal to my liberal self, so this recent Republican hate thing is unnerving.
I was sitting in the EMU when I noticed a handmade sign the College Republicans put up at their table: “Peace Through Superior Firepower,” with little bombs drawn on it. I’m sure my dad, who survived a war and genocide, wouldn’t find this so funny. Only privileged war-free Americans like the College Republicans could find that sign remotely humorous. Then I read a quote from the Oregon Commentator attributed to a former prominent member of the College Republicans: “Let me tell you something. There’s nothing better in the world than a Thai whore.”
Wow. Obviously these people come from various political backgrounds. So, compassionate conservatives, I know you’re out there. Come find me. We’ll strike up a dialogue on what grassroots efforts we can make to make the world a better place. And you’ll help me feel better about Republicans.
Sermin Yesilada
Undergraduate