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Right Wing Youth Leader Nabbed on Hate Crime Charges
Marcus Epstein, one of the founders of the ultra-right Youth for Western Civilization, is due before a Judge for sentencing on July 8. For what, you may ask? Shouting a racial slur at a black woman and then karate-chopping her. We should all be appalled, but those of us who are familiar with Epstein are anything but shocked. He has a long history of working for far-right, anti-immigrant (and some openly white-supremacist) groups and writing for similarly-bent publications. Josh Marshall at TPM grabbed a classy quote from Epstein:
"Diversity can be good in moderation -- if what is being brought in is desirable. Most Americans don't mind a little ethnic food, some Asian math whizzes, or a few Mariachi dancers -- as long as these trends do not overwhelm the dominant culture."
Truly, what a man of letters! And it looks like this little escapade has cost him his spot at UVA Law this fall. There's always Liberty University, right? Check out more on Marcus Epstein here, and learn more about the Great White Dopes at Youth For Western Civilization here.
- Patrick St. John's blog
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