26 June 2018 — 0112 mdt

Madder than a Red Hen’s owner — commentary deferred

Twitter and Facebook were alive yesterday with outrage over my criticism of the ouster of Sarah Sanders from the Lexington, VA, Red Hen restaurant. I thought it was an open and shut case of unjust discrimination, and counter-productive political tactics, and still do, but most of my friends and followers disagreed, and disagreed in language that left no doubt how angry they are at Trump and his hierlings.

I’m deferring further comment on this incident, and the breakdown in civil and political norms it represents, for at least a few days while the debate develops. In the meantime, readers might consider reviewing vigilante and escrache.