Condemning a Nazi Tattoo Shouldn’t Be This Hard

Why aren’t more Democrats calling out Graham Platner?

Condemning a Nazi Tattoo Shouldn’t Be This Hard

TL;DR

  • A former Trump aide, Graham Platner, has been photographed with a Nazi tattoo.
  • There is a general consensus that this is offensive and unacceptable.
  • Democrats have been slow or reluctant to issue a strong, unified condemnation.
  • The author questions the reasons behind this reluctance, suggesting political expediency may be a factor.
  • The article implies a moral failing when condemning Nazism becomes politically complicated.