Republicans...Do They Like the Stereotypes?

It's well known that the Bush administration stifled science on many fronts; as a consequence, the Republican party is seen as being mostly pro-religion and anti-science.

But now apparently they don't mind having some of their more prominent figurehead organizations reinforce the idea that Republicans are ignorant racists as well.

I'm sure there are those who would say that this is a minor thing, that there are always rogues that give a group a bad name. This is true. But every little ripple in the news contributes to your perception of a group or idea and this is yet another ripple that can cripple. Unless, of course, you agree with them...in which case you're probably perfectly comfortable with this kind of ignorance on parade.

It's a real shame.