On Thursday, the New York Times published an op-ed titled "America Elects a Bigot" that's incited a lot of opinions online, mostly about the word "bigot."
nytimes.com
"Trump has a fundamentally flawed character and is literally dangerous for world stability and injurious to America’s standing in that world," writer Charles M. Blow says of President-elect Donald Trump.
Blow concludes by stating that he cannot stand with an "unrepentant bigot."
People reacted strongly to the headline and statement. "America Elects a Bigot" became a national trending topic, with some applauding the writer for taking a bold stance.
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And others, mostly Trump supporters, pulling up the definition of "bigotry" and trying to point the finger back at the accusers.
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They're claiming anti-Trump sentiments are hypocritical because they are "intolerant towards those who hold different opinions" than them.
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But some people pointed out the different contexts under which intolerance and "bigotry" operate.
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And citing examples for why anti-Trump protesters are using the word to describe him.
It's sparking back-and-forth online debates.
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