Or, people’s anger being directed at a pothole down the street instead of a political talking point. ![]() ![]() Perhaps two people on different ends of the political spectrum finding a mutual love of art or coffee, she said. Rohlinger offered a third approach: redirecting the messaging and making something else the center of attention. “Treat them like a bratty child, just don’t give them no energy,” Jevon Alexander said, while shopping in Winter Park. READ: Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores claims racial discrimination in class-action lawsuit Some people believe the viral method is effective, allowing the person’s friends, family, business associates and neighbors to disavow and disconnect from them. READ: Demonstrators wearing swastikas yell antisemitic slurs in Waterford Lakes over the weekendįor Floridians who are less concerned about casting blame and more wary of “Heil Hitler” being shouted outside the grocery store, the question turns to how to respond to small demonstrations of undesirable and hateful viewpoints. “We’re allowing the some of the smaller voices become the loudest voices, instead of the many voices who are becoming increasingly quiet,” Rohlinger said, blaming politicians’ desire to court votes and dollars at every possible opportunity. ![]() There are roughly twice as many active groups now as there were at the turn of the century, Florida State University sociologist Deana Rohlinger reported, and they feel encouraged to come out of their basements and closets thanks to the toxic political environment elected officials have created. Unfortunately, extremism is becoming more common in the Sunshine State.
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