There's also a report of 'Sieg Heil 2016' being spray painted on a Philadelphia department store and outlets like the NYTimes are attributing this to Trump supporters. I think it's more reasonable to conclude that this is a form of protest of Trump's election.
These instances are sad. Neither side of the political spectrum can control the behavior of its fringe members. Further saddening is the ease with which more reasonable people on both sides use these examples to demagogue the other and conclude that this is representative of all members of the 'other' party. Nothing will be accomplished as long as everyone stays in their trenches assuming the other is measured by the actions of their cranks. Reasonable members of both sides should recognize this from both ends, marginalize its impact in the broader discussion and get on with the tough work ahead. This applies regardless of the election outcome and is perhaps more critical understanding the result we did get.
These instances are sad. Neither side of the political spectrum can control the behavior of its fringe members. Further saddening is the ease with which more reasonable people on both sides use these examples to demagogue the other and conclude that this is representative of all members of the 'other' party. Nothing will be accomplished as long as everyone stays in their trenches assuming the other is measured by the actions of their cranks. Reasonable members of both sides should recognize this from both ends, marginalize its impact in the broader discussion and get on with the tough work ahead. This applies regardless of the election outcome and is perhaps more critical understanding the result we did get.
