General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Quick Question... Why should black people love white people? [View all]Prism
(5,815 posts)Imagine David Duke had nice things to say about income inequality. Then someone on DU started defending him and complaining he was being picked on because of his history. This thread is a continuation of previous thread where bravenek declared it was "pick on a black woman" day.
That, IMO, is out of bounds given Banks has a history of severe hate and bigotry. What Banks has had to say about LGBTers and others is just as virulent and hateful as anything Duke has had to say about minorities. She uses the f---t slur openly, proudly, and unapologetically towards gay men who are gender nonconforming.
She's an awful person. There are a thousand other African American writers, thinkers, and public figures who discuss these issues. Acting as if Banks is being attacked because of her race or her political thoughts misses the mark. People don't dislike her because she's a provocative thinker. They dislike her because she's hate-filled, self-interested, and nasty.