The wokeness of CRT

Originally Published on Laramie Boomerang

Critical race theory (CRT) is a theory that promotes Marxism, racism and general hatred toward democratic principles. Marxists in the United States have simply changed their revolutionary theory to substitute race for class.

There are several words used by its supporters to describe critical race theory: equity, social justice, diversity, inclusion and culturally responsive teaching.

Equity sounds non-threatening and is easily confused with the American principle of equality. But the distinction is quite different. Equality — the principle proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence, defended in the Civil War and put into law with the 14th and 15th Amendments, Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights of 1965 — is explicitly rejected by critical race theorists. To CRT proponents, equality represents “mere nondiscrimination” and provides camouflage for white supremacy, patriarchy and oppression…

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