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Originally Posted by Detroitdad
Throw out the racism charge on Tex and bring on the xenophobia charges.
I don't think Tex is a racist nor do I think he intended this as racist, but I do think his source was intended to push the fear that is at the heart of xenophobia.
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xenophobia and racism are close siblings. I'm not sure I called Tex a racist in this thread. But clearly his comment echoed an infamous and oft-repeated racist phrase.
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