Let me lay my “political” views out here for the first time by linking to this intimate piece by Albert McMurry. It presents a fear I can’t understand but can damn well prevent from growing. As a father, voter and community member I can do something. As a white male I have no excuse for apathy on the subject of racism. The simple fact that Donald Trump’s statements, demeanor and actions towards any race other than caucasian is fueled by hatred is exactly why he won’t get my vote.
On more than one occasion I’ve had the following conversation.
Big Fan: So what do you do? Me: I’m the IT Director for a non-profit charter management organization (CMO). BF: What’s a CMO? Me: We’re a non-profit organization that helps lead and manage charter schools. BF: Oh, I’m not sure how I feel about you guys. Me: What do you mean? BF: Well, charter schools take my tax money and do the minimum with it in order to keep as much of that money as possible. You’re not as responsible for the growth of your kids and you don’t have any proof that your model works any better than the local school districts. Me: Well, actually I have some information here on this digital publication that I can share that shows our growth, our story and from that you can see how we’re using tax dollars. BF: I’m really not interested in that. You can put your iPad away.