Idiots dressing in KKK costumes

[Lilith7]

The "apology" that I read was limited to the old chestnut "any offence that may have been caused", directed towards the organisers of the event only, and qualified by an excuse of being drunk.   

I'm sure there has been another offensive event at another Settlers fundraiser, can't remember where, possibly Oamaru or somewhere in the south.   

I live not far from the area in which this KKK assault took place and I can absolutely believe that the organisers didn't see anything wrong with it.   As a newcomer to the district I attended a couple of community meetings where each MC told disgustingly racist jokes and nobody reacted at all other than to guffaw.

There are still idiots everywhere & sadly, some are so very limited in outlook & comprehension as to be racist, even now when so much more is understood about the evils of that.

I think more widespread education on the harm racism does is sorely needed  - & also perhaps a public education campaign so there can be no excuse for racist behaviour such as this.