Word: racists
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...There have been many allegations of racist actions, but none were ever formally charged," added Graham...
...cartoon offends, and hurts our ability to deal with the very real problems of deteriorating race relations on campus. First, it is just not true. I resent the fact that wild and irresponsbile charges force me into having to "prove" that I and my fellow conservatives are not racist bigots. How is one to defend against such accusations, anyway? What could I possible say here that would "prove" that I believe in human dignity, equality and liberty as much as anyone alive...
Horner said she was concerned that recent press attention to racist incidents at college campuses could discourage minority students from schools like Harvard...
Boyd's cartoon becomes even more ridiculous when the growing number of Black conservatives is considered. People like William Lucas (former candidate for Governor in Michigan) and Glenn Loury (Assistant Secretary of Education) can hardly be labeled a racist. The desire of many Blacks for a level playing field rather than free points at the end of the game is simply a different approach to the same problem of racial biases. It is no less a quest for Black rights...
...conclusion, we should consider what Boyd's cartoon does to the term "racism." It only dilutes further a word that has already lost most of its meaning. By calling all conservatives racist, he robs the charge of its impact when it is leveled against people who really are racist. Political cartoons should elucidate an issue, not cloud it. Boyd's "Eye Vision" seems to be quite near-sighted. Kris W. Kobach '88 President, Harvard Republican Club