Hatred is not a value America cherishes, but it is a part of America’s history. Groups have been formed to channel hatred, garb it in Christianity, and grab political power. Indiana’s kkk had a jump on that in the 1920s, but then its leader was convicted for murder. [FN1] 1/8

Neither the half-million members Indiana’s kkk claimed nor hatred the kkk espoused evaporated. This coming Tuesday will be the final day of the 2024 elections. Micah Beckwith, Hamilton County preacher & the GOP nominee for IN Lt Gov has been a voice of hatred: 2/8

“Let me ask you, how do you MAKE peace in a world full of evil? You go to war with that evil. Ex. How did we MAKE peace with the Nazis in WWII? We killed them... And rightfully so. You can’t pet a demon. You either kill it or it kills you and those you love.” [FN2] 3/8

Beckwith does not say how Jesus failed to foresee the world changing & amendment required so “Blessed be the peacemakers” adds “until the late 20th Century when the world will be full of evil & then you go out & blessed be you who kill them.” 4/8

Of course no such clause is necessary. We need to be aware of Beckwith, a far-right politician, & how s/he panders to fears s/he magnifies. Beckwith offers no real solutions. There is a reason his campaign materials did not refer to the only public office he’s held. [FN3] 5/8

If you have not voted:
1) A vote for the GOP ticket of Braun Beckwith can’t be split. So: #BrainsNotBraun
2) Blue is a beautiful color.
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Footnotes:
FN1. Leibowitz, Irving, “My Indiana,” p. 223-24; 191-92 (1964).
FN2. Reply on Facebook from “Micah Beckwith for Indiana,” 08/23/24. 7/8

Footnotes:
FN3. Beckwith, on a library board, pushed a policy that wasted at least $300K and made Hamilton County a laughingstock. Lewis, Max, “Hamilton East library board could reverse controversial book policy with new member,” WXIN-59, 09/13/23, accessed 11/01/24. 8/8