been a part of it, i've seen it myself, is that there's a taboo within the republican party about attacking racism in america, and i know that that's the case, because when you do it as a conservative, you get attacked by elements within the party, and that's where we are, and not all republicans of course are racists. i was raised by republicans who are not at all and welcome americans of all backgrounds and are not at all like this, but there is an element of the republican base that is racist, and our leaders are afraid to stand up to them because, if they do so, they'll be criticized, and they'll potentially lose votes. and so they don't do it, but that's not public service. that's self-service, and we need leaders especially on the republican and conservative side these days who will serve the country and serving the country means standing up to these bigots. this country is built on equality and liberty and we need all of our leaders regardless of party to stand up for...