"Great Spirits have always been opposed by violent opposition."--from a famous leader
"Expressions of hate are trumpeted each evening on the news, from the mayhem unleashed by suicide bombers to the steadily increasing casualties in the Middle East and Iraq. And since September 11, Americans have repeatedly asked themselves "why do they hate us?".... In this in-depth look at the most troubling aspect of human nature, Jack Levin - nationally recognized criminologist- and Gordana Rabrenovic - a respected sociologist - seek to explain why hate exists and offer practical methods for creating a more peaceable society.
"Are we born with the tendency to hate, or is it something we learn? Does educating people necessarily reduce hate? Looking at biological, psychological, and cultural factors, Drs. Levin and Rabrenovic investigate the evidence for hate as an inborn trait; as learned behavior; and as a reaction to envy, frustration, or the need to belong, control and authority.
"These highly regarded experts reveal their new, original and sometimes surprising findings on hate among Americans, as well as the way the media can be manipulated to foster and intensify hatred. They also consider the phenomena of anti-Americanism and Anti-Semitism before and after September 11, 2014, in addition to anti-muslim sentiments in the wake of the attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. Also discussed are domestic terrorism and *organized hate* in the form of white supremacist and civilian militia groups.
"Finally, in scrutinizing the many troubled 'hot spots' around the world where hate is an explosive issue, including Northern Ireland, Levin and Rabrenovic describe a series of inspiring situations that show astonishing cooperation between ethnic groups who have transcended hate. They explain how such peaceful coexistence has been achieved and can be achieved elsewhere in the future. Both enlightening and insightful, this probing and timely work offers hope human beings can behave in a civilized manner toward their fellow humans and come to grips with an age-old problem.
"Chapter 2: Hate as Violence
"Frustration increases the likelihood that an individual will turn violent. People who cannot fulfill their goals and are dissatisfied with their lives may decide to strike back against those they regard as responsible for their plight. Yet violence is often aimed not at the true source of the frustration, but at an innocent target. 'When the source of our difficulties is very powerful or difficult to identify or both, we tend to redirect or displace our anger to some innocent target, especially a target that is both visible and vulnerable. In other words, [they] tend to attack someone who is easily identifiable and likely incapable of striking back.' "[this happened to my brother Jose Antonio Morelos, dob: 06/06/75. He was racially profiled a lot. Good kid. He was murdered as an adult by extremists in Arizona.)
* Other books: Hate Crimes Revisited, the Violence of Hate
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