"The temptation to argue with the peddlers of hatred is great. How can we let stand the false equivalency between those promoting fascism and those opposing it? Surely we must prove the truth.
Perhaps. But getting into a war of evidence may simply provide opportunities for the forces of fascism to normalize and mainstream their views. It introduces and legitimates the idea that there is even a debate worth having.
A different approach would be to ask: What is the history of these groups, what is their purpose? What ideology is served by the deliberate falsifying of historical and contemporary facts? What do these groups want?"
Related:
https://medium.com/intersections-of-identities/research-shows-prejudice-not-principle-often-underpins-free-speech-defense-of-racist-language-fa3d16f4041
https://medium.com/intersections-of-identities/empathy-wont-save-us-in-the-fight-against-oppression-here-s-why-5df9591f098d
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