Recent comments made by Democratic Congressman of Florida, Alan Grayson, has stirred up some attention in the media. Grayson's recent campaign includes ideas that portray the Tea Party as the KKK and how the two groups have uncanny similarities. He apparently made the initial comment during an interview on MSNBC's "Politics Nation With Al Sharpton", stating that the Tea Party is "no more popular than the Klan".
His choice of words have greatly angered former Republican Representative of Florida, Allen West. He called for Grayson to retract his "demeaning" campaign and to apologize for his use of harsh language. This comes after plenty of remarks made by various Tea Partiers about Obama being a Nazi and Communist and repeatedly using the "N" word to demean the president. This is highly relatable to our class in regards to the effects of polarization in our government. Extremities are becoming quite the commonality and use of heavy and offensive language to make a point is almost turning into a norm. The effects of polarization leads to political gridlock and countless hours of filibustering and bickering; something this country does not need at this time. Despite the government shutdown being over, there is still a long way to go.
I do not personally agree with Alan Grayson's harsh tactics, as it puts him on the same level as the extremists on the other side. However, I'm sure his comments were to prove a point, not offend anybody.
Allen West Unironically Condemns Inflammatory Remark
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