Sexist, vulgar posts on women's marches rebound on officials

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6. I think they are missing a key point.

The point is that the sexism and misogyny are there, whether someone reveals it with a comment or not. Just knowing what "polite discourse" should allow and following the rules or not, is not the biggest challenge. A quiet sexist is still a sexist and if s/he is a legislator, judge, etc., can do serious damage.

As was the case with Pres. Obama, his election lifted the lid off evidence of racism still existing in society. The problem was not just that some people felt free to express racist views. It was that we still have racism and have to address it.

Professor, they're thinking exactly what they are saying. It's not complicated.