8.04.2008

the "asian invaders" are coming to get you, knollenberg

I recently heard from a bunch of folks who saw this disturbing post on Daily Kos, about Congressman Joe Knollenberg (R-MI) who appears to have some very deep concerns about protecting our children and families from "Asian Invaders": MI-07, MI-09: If It's Not Witches, It's Asian Invaders.

It takes a very special kind of politician to embrace this kind of blatantly racist fearmongering. On Friday, this is the informative little result that came up when you did a Google blog search for Knollenberg:

Of course, by now, if you go to the article, you'll see that Knollenberg has removed any indication of the original title, and has renamed it "Protecting Our Families From Harmful Products." Totally the same thing.

You're kidding, right? Not feeling so bold anymore? Stand by your original headline, Joe. Tell the world how you really feel! Because guess what, Congress Man? I am the Asian Invader. Be concerned. That's racist!

If you have something you'd like to say to Rep. Knollenberg concerning this sad and feeble attempt to stir up anti-Asian sentiment, there's info for contacting his office here.

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