Racists Must be Purged From the Military and Policing

It’s not a free speech issue — remove them now

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Enough.

It is time to purge all white supremacists and overt racists from positions of official authority and power.

• Without exception;
• Without mercy or sentimentality; and
• Without delay.

They have declared war on the best principles of this nation. It is time we return the favor.

These are not 17-year old high school students posting stupid shit on TikTok because their brains aren’t cooked yet. I’m not talking about someone who works at a fast-food joint and makes some racist comment in a private text to a friend.

And I’m not talking about “microaggressions” or simple conservative views on immigration or affirmative action.

I’m talking about overt racism and extremism.

And I’m talking about people in positions of power and authority, who by virtue of these can do significant damage, and whose jobs require of them an ability to treat people equitably lest real injury come to those against whom their biases are activated.

We must be especially unsparing with law enforcement officials and those in the military.