For instance, he makes it clear that it is racist to oppose reparations for slavery. It is also racist not to have any opinion on the matter. So you must either share Kendi’s specific view on the matter or you are—guess what?—a racist. Everywhere you turn, the other exits are blocked. For instance, referring to a “post-racial society” is also racist. Either you must accept Kendi’s definition of the society you live in or you are a racist. This neat trick works with almost everything. Kendi is opposed to voter ID laws. So, can anybody guess what people who support voter ID laws might be? That
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