Letter to the editor: Critical space theory

Every day I hear more about the controversy over critical race theory. The shouting back and forth on this subject is deafening.

I believe that CRT has its foundation based in revisionist history, but I’m not comfortable voicing that opinion because this country is now caught in what I call “critical space theory.” Today there is very little room left for expressing opposing views against the sacred cows of both liberal and conservative positions.

I believe some of the CRT support comes from those who fail to understand the difference between equality and “equity.” Equality describes nondiscrimination, while “equity” involves the suspension of private property rights and the redistribution of wealth along racial lines.

Proponents call it “antiracist,” but it is more properly defined as anti-capitalist. If you want to divide your property and wealth with those who espouse this view, have at it. I choose to not do so.

The vision of Martin Luther King Jr. was equality. Among the supporters of equity were Fidel Castro, Josef Stalin and Chairman Mao. Choose which philosophy you want to accept. I will stand with Dr. King. (Just don’t tell anyone.)

Ed Klein

Shanksville