I’m kind of sick of the “fringe element” argument. It goes something like this. Group of people attend event. Elements of said group engage in behavior that is unbecoming of ladies or gentlemen. Then the powers associated with said group claim that the unbecoming behavior is not representative of the group at large. They are, in effect, a “fringe element” of the greater group. This supposedly relieves the remaining majority from any responsibility concerning the actions of the fringe element. Very clever. Very clever, indeed. (more…)
