Sunday, November 29, 2015

Conclusions About Colorado Shooter Appear to be Wrong

Well once again, in their rush to blame the Right, the Progressive Left jumps to the conclusion that the Colorado Abortion Clinic shooter must be a crazy right-wing extremist or some sort of religious fanatic. Turns out the guy listed his political affiliation as UAF - United Against Fascism. According to their website, www.uaf.org.uk, UAF is a British political party formed to oppose the British National Party and the English Defence League.
They state: "Countering the threat of Fascism
As a matter of the greatest urgency, we are calling for the broadest unity against the alarming rise in racism and fascism in Britain today.
Over the last decade, racism and Islamophobia in society have grown. As a result, we have seen an increase in racist violence and attacks on multiculturalism. This has culminated in the rise of far right and fascist organisations, in particular the British National Party (BNP)."
There are also reportedly a number of Communists and members of the Socialist Workers Party among members of UAF.
Equally as curious as claiming to be a member of a British political party, the shooter also lists his gender as "female".

I am tempted to commit the same sin I accuse the Left of and jump to my own conclusions about the shooter. I'd like to say the guys seems like a typically well adjusted liberal.

However, it would be better to say that it is more likely that this guy is mentally ill and leave it at that.

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