Matt Welch's recent column on immigration was not particularly provocative, mostly factual, and like all of Matt's writing focused more on raising interesting questions than upon advancing a pre-determined ideological conclusion. There was the barest smidgeon of waving a red flag at the nativist bull, perhaps (e.g., implying an equivalence between jaywalking and immigration violation and a pugnacious and not particularly germane reference to "convicted felon Elliot Abrams".)
Apparently, a smidgeon is all it takes. Matt cites and quotes a hilarious, combative response from V-Dare's Peter Brimelow, along with some of his more, er, illustrious writings on the virtues of a Vanishing White America. Also a cordial letter from the director of the Brownwood, Texas public library.
The "homeland" needs security, and a sensible immigration policy requires a willingness to enforce the law. Of course. But, get a grip, fellows.
Posted by Dr. Frank at July 1, 2003 04:24 PM | TrackBackMan, Brimlow is one scary dude. I can't believe people talk about him as though white nationalism = a point of view worth consideration.
Posted by: spacetoast at July 2, 2003 08:16 PM