My message to those contemplating a vote for Paul Mason:
Have you ever heard the comedian’s take on how you don’t get to choose if you’re acting like a jerk? It’s not your call. When people point out that your actions seem inconsiderate, you can’t just brush it off and say, “No, you’ve got it all wrong.” They’re telling you this because of what you’ve said or done.
This is why you might feel defensive about the idea of supporting Paul Mason and facing accusations of bigotry. The truth is, YOU don’t define whether you’re a bigot or not. That label is determined by your actions, regardless of your reasons for those actions. So when individuals from marginalized communities say that voting for Mason is an act of racism, you can’t dismiss their experiences. They’re speaking from a place of truth. When LGBTQ+ individuals tell you that supporting someone who undermines their rights makes you a bigot, you’re not in a position to argue otherwise.
It doesn’t matter if you personally wouldn’t advocate for rounding up Muslims and cataloguing their names; supporting a candidate who promotes that agenda is inherently racist. Whether or not you want to see every Latino person deported for crimes they didn’t commit, backing someone who does supports an unjust narrative. And even if you don’t harbor anti-Semitic beliefs, voting for a candidate who welcomes neo-Nazi support makes you complicit in that ideology.
If you personally don’t think gay individuals deserve to be discriminated against, casting your vote for someone who seeks to strip them of their rights still associates you with bigotry. And if you believe that women should have every right to pursue their dreams without harassment, voting for a candidate accused of misogyny—who even hired someone who lost their job for similar allegations—makes you part of that problem.
In essence, if you don’t believe in the systematic oppression of Muslims, Latinos, LGBTQ+ individuals, or women, yet you cast your vote for a person who does? You’re essentially saying, “Yes, this individual represents my beliefs.”
And those of us who strive for a more inclusive world will take your vote as a reflection of your stance.
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In summary, it’s crucial to recognize that our choices reflect our values. If you find yourself contemplating a vote that aligns with bigotry, take a moment to reconsider what that support truly means.