March 16, 2001
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Stereotypes Spur Hate
Violent crimes in the U.S. have fallen by almost 10 percent. Yet, hate crimes, in particular against Asian Americans, are on the rise. As a matter of fact, from 1998 to 1999, the number of hate crimes against Asian Americans increased by 52 percent, according to the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium.
Hate crimes, by definition, are fueled by hate of a culture. They are fueled by discrimination and stereotypes. From where do people get hate, discrimination and stereotypes? From articles like Fong's, articles that perpetuate that cycle of hate and misunderstanding.
Fong's ignorance in writing that article is horrifying to me. A variety of questions sprang into my mind: How could someone so blindly write an article with such blatant hate in it?
So I thank Fong for that article. I thank him for reminding me of the ignorance that exists in society.
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