@acosta@mstdn.social I think that, for too long, people have ignored the active racism, misogyny, and anger towards anyone not a white male, that has perpetuated the old Confederate Southern states through generations. It would not surprise me in the slightest if we find many military members from the south are continuing to violently perpetuate this hate. It is so ingrained. It’s a part of active life here - just like eating food to them. These men feel it is their job to bring the South ‘back to life’.