HBO's new hit series WATCHMEN has entered the scene (and I will admit, I love the show) and it is nothing less than political. "If it weren't political, it wouldn't be WATCHMEN" states producer Damen Lindelof, and I could not agree more; yet in an era in American history where political views are highly susceptible and sensitive, how can viewers react?
The show is based upon the rise of a new terrorist group called the Seventh Cavalry, which is a modern time cult of the Klu Klux Klan. The basis of this group is to continue white supremacy and aim to accomplish their goals through the slaughtering of all policemen. Later through watching the show, it is revealed that the Chief Sheriff was a part of the Seventh Cavalry, including the senator and other high caliber members in the group, even hinting towards the president.
This is a brilliant plot for a show and I am all for it, but also with the conflict of current media coverage and attempts and claims of certain biases in not only the political scene but in the public as well, will the use of the term 'white supremacy' be thrown around more frequently.
My only notion is to make the true understanding of the term 'white supremacy' and that it should not be thrown around lightly or used to blame for victimization. Rather understand that it is the act and belief that one race is dominant and all others are seen as a threat and to be terminated. We should also act to use the law if there is ever a true threat of this supremacy, because we are all created beautifully in God's image, and no one is placed higher than another.
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