There’s a difference between having a more controversial viewpoint and being racist and islamophobic thoughAs unsavoury as it may seem, people are allowed different opinions and beliefs. I'm politically a centrist, and find both the far right and the far left have some distasteful ideals, but I'm happy to allow them to have their voice. The world would be incredibly dull and santised without a wide range of views for people to discuss and challenge and, yes, believe. That's the (thoertical) beauty of a democracy - the view of the majority is what matters, and that can be shaped by challenging conversations by those at the edges.
With that political broadcast out of the way, I'd probably start by asking her why she went.
I totally agree and you put it so eloquently. I like my wife was just shocked that she was so open and proud at her big day out .As unsavoury as it may seem, people are allowed different opinions and beliefs. I'm politically a centrist, and find both the far right and the far left have some distasteful ideals, but I'm happy to allow them to have their voice. The world would be incredibly dull and santised without a wide range of views for people to discuss and challenge and, yes, believe. That's the (thoertical) beauty of a democracy - the view of the majority is what matters, and that can be shaped by challenging conversations by those at the edges.
With that political broadcast out of the way, I'd probably start by asking her why she went.
Oh yes, of course there is, but that's why you need to understand the reasons for going. Did she go to support, to hold up a sign saying 'I hate Tommy Robinson', to hear the beliefs from the horses mouth and question if she agreed or not, or just to see what all the fuss is about.There’s a difference between having a more controversial and being racist and islamophobic though
I feel like the posters uneasy tone about the whole ordeal should be enough of a tell that she was there supporting. But who knows am I rightOh yes, of course there is, but that's why you need to understand the reasons for going. Did she go to support, to hold up a sign saying 'I hate Tommy Robinson', to hear the beliefs from the horses mouth and question if she agreed or not, or just to see what all the fuss is about.
Having a family meal and just talking shite , the usual. Asked how my week had been and what I’d been up to . I asked the same question to my mother in law and was totally shocked. She ( 78 years old ) had gone to Telford for a Tommy Robinson rally … I just don’t know what to say …..
If you want to cut ties, that’s your prerogative. I personally wouldn’t choose to associate with people like that if they were malicious.No no no . She was definitely there in support which makes it so much more wrong . There’s no excuse for her . She’s just so opinionated and it always the foreigners .
Not a chance . You don’t get on a train to Telford for no reason. She really is living in the pastRather than finger pointing and saying she’s wrong and a racist… Engage with your MIL indirectly and slowly try to influence her views on the topic.
Utterly shocked , and disappointed.You love your wife (I presume) but you don’t need to love your mother in law. Keep things to a minimum.
What’s your Mrs view on this? (Not that you need to answer but is it one that supports your beliefs?)
Out of curiosity, what age(ish) is she?Not a chance . You don’t get on a train to Telford for no reason. She really is living in the past
As unsavoury as it may seem, people are allowed different opinions and beliefs. I'm politically a centrist, and find both the far right and the far left have some distasteful ideals, but I'm happy to allow them to have their voice. The world would be incredibly dull and santised without a wide range of views for people to discuss and challenge and, yes, believe. That's the (thoertical) beauty of a democracy - the view of the majority is what matters, and that can be shaped by challenging conversations by those at the edges.
With that political broadcast out of the way, I'd probably start by asking her why she went.
Only on the right wingCan she play in midfield?
At 78 I'm sure she's entitled tooHaving a family meal and just talking shite , the usual. Asked how my week had been and what I’d been up to . I asked the same question to my mother in law and was totally shocked. She ( 78 years old ) had gone to Telford for a Tommy Robinson rally … I just don’t know what to say …..
India has a far right mate, its not exclusive to the white man.Genuine question, not an accusatory question. Are you a white man?
I genuinely would find it hard to believe you would hold this view if you weren’t. It’s impossible for me as a brown man (dad Indian, mum English) to even begin to empathise with/ legitimise anyone with far right views.
What you’re saying here is you can find a way to accept that people have a negative view of a person entirely based on their race and / or religion. In my view it’s absolutely abhorrent and always will be.
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Not a chance . You don’t get on a train to Telford for no reason. She really is living in the past
Genuine question, not an accusatory question. Are you a white man?
I genuinely would find it hard to believe you would hold this view if you weren’t. It’s impossible for me as a brown man (dad Indian, mum English) to even begin to empathise with/ legitimise anyone with far right views.
What you’re saying here is you can find a way to accept that people have a negative view of a person entirely based on their race and / or religion. In my view it’s absolutely abhorrent and always will be.
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Do you want to be happy or do you want to be right?Having a family meal and just talking shite , the usual. Asked how my week had been and what I’d been up to . I asked the same question to my mother in law and was totally shocked. She ( 78 years old ) had gone to Telford for a Tommy Robinson rally … I just don’t know what to say …..
India has a far right mate, its not exclusive to the white man.
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It’s important to engage with people you really disagree with.
It depends how you want to go about these disagreements. The natural instinct is to say ‘you’re wrong, you’re a racist’ but people will double down on those beliefs.
Anyway, if you haven’t heard of Daryl Davis, then you’re in for a treat. I’ve listened to him on a few podcasts and his story is inspiring. A lesson I took from this (and other sources in general) is to influence people indirectly.
Daryl Davis: the black musician who converts Ku Klux Klan members
After an encounter with a KKK member in the 1980s, the accomplished pianist turned his focus to curing racism through educationamp.theguardian.com
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