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Father Publicly Disowns His Son With A Powerful Open Letter After He Marches In Charlottesville Protests
The small town of Charlottesville, Virginia, is making international headlines after a right-wing multi-group protest scheduled for August 11th turned shockingly violent. A Fargo, North Dakota man named Pearce Tefft has bravely stepped forward to denounce and disown his son, who identifies as a white nationalist and marched at the fateful Unite the Right rally. “Peter Tefft, my son, is not welcome at our family gatherings any longer,” he writes in a powerful open letter published on August 14th.
The Tefft family announcement comes just 6 months after Peter was labelled by locals in his hometown as a ‘Nazi,’ following the discovery of disturbing Nazi Germany-related content he had shared on social media. Though Tefft has refused the title and prefers to be known as a “pro-White activist,” his father admits in his letter that Peter has made jokes about throwing non-Fascists “into an oven.” Pearce Tefft, a liberal Democrat, maintains that his wayward son did not learn this discriminatory behaviour at home, and that the entire family rejects his actions and beliefs.
The Charlottesville protests, which Peter traveled from North Dakota to attend, escalated into chaos after a man associated with the neo-Nazi movement rammed into a crowd of pedestrians with his car, killing a 32-year-old woman named Heather Heyer. The rallies were triggered by plans to remove Confederate monuments from public spaces in Charlottesville, and have spurred new conversations about interracial conflict in the USA.
Read Pearce Tefft’s poignant letter below, and tell us what you think at the end.
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A “pro-White activist” from Fargo, ND, named Peter Tefft traveled to Charlottesville, VA last week to participate in the Unite the Right rally
The protests, triggered by plans to remove Confederate monuments from Charlottesville, later turned violent and claimed a 32-year-old woman’s life
Now, that same man’s father, Pearce Tefft, is stepping forward with a public letter addressed to his son, who has been labelled a ‘Nazi’ by his hometown peers
Silence was not an option for this dad, who identifies as a liberal Democrat and maintains that he has raised his family as such
After endless reports of chaos in Charlottesville, this was exactly what the world needed to hear
What do you think? Did this scorned father make the right decision? Tell us below!
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Rabbitt209 8 years ago
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men (and women) to do nothing." I support the dad for speaking up. So must we all
Unwelcomed Guest 8 years ago
All this hate towards Whites, Blacks, Asians, Hispanics and Muslims is all pointless, it is the Orange one you have to be fearful of
Unwelcomed Guest 8 years ago
I'm not being Ginger-phobic by the way, it is just one orange skinned person I was refering to
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Tiny Dynamine 8 years ago
I think it takes a lot for a father to disown his son so strongly. It was necessary to show people that the father et al is not guilty by association so he was right to write this.
Elizabeth Molloy 8 years ago
Terrorism is terrorism, no matter what label you give yourself. His son is no different to the members of ISIS.
Wezbie 8 years ago
The thing with this is that people only go along with these things when they are vulnerable individuals or incredibly ignorant of the world. It is the reason ISIS has managed to recruit so many young people. While I agree with the stand this father has taken, I would like to know how many times they have tried to reach out to him and talk about this, to understand why he thinks like he does. The guy is young, impressionable and an idiot in understanding race. While what he has done is inexcusable, everyone should be looking at why someone from such an accepting family could be so easily swayed to hate the world. I don't see public shaming and isolation can possibly help him. I don't know what the solution is, but I'm not sure this is the right one. I guess it all depends on how much his family means to him and whether he is prepared to lose them over his feeling of superiority.
Olga Vol 8 years ago
Thank you! At least someone pointed it out. I completely agree with you.
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Carlton Edwards 8 years ago
I seem to remember that there was a little police action called World War II where the Nazis were defeated and denounced by most of the rest of the world. My question is, even in the face of freedom of speech, why in hell do we as Americans that sent our young men and women to fight against the Nazis, allow these animals freedom to roam our streets?
Master Markus 8 years ago
This "pro-white" stuff reminds me of another phenomenon that's prevalent in the U.S. called "Christian persecution". Basically, some Christians (mainly Evangelicals) think that they're being persecuted because, nowadays, people won't like them if they bash gay people or they get pissy about people not putting Jesus first in Christmas (while not knowing or acknowledging that the majority of Christmas stuff is hand-lifted from pagan holidays like Saturnalia, and Jesus was just shoved in afterwards to fit Christianity into already familiar holidays and practices). The reason they feel like this is that they used to be, basically, the only respected group in America, so the introduction of social equality causing them to have to tolerate other people feels like persecution to them.
Janet Aldrich 8 years ago
Please separate from the genuine persecution experienced in ChrIstian countries.
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Heather Keedy Bateman 8 years ago
Hate is wrong. Racism is wrong. But while we're all focused on this, what else is going on that governments don't want our focus on?
Master Markus 8 years ago
I don't understand being racist in any capacity. Being racist requires one to be ignorant of reality and accuse people of things based on genetic phenotype. It's like hating black dogs or tabby cats specifically. You have no basis that they're worse or different, but you can group them as visually distinct, so that's "good enough", apparently.
thebridget 8 years ago
Well apparently, the Jews are conspiring to wipe out the white race, so white nationalist need to preserve their race and make sure it remains the majority. This is genuinely what they believe, I kid you not.
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Zena Walker 8 years ago
well done to his father! disgusting behaviour from the son. and for anyone still trying to blame this guys parents, once we are grown we are responsible for ourselves! its not right to blame the parents when a lot of the time kids will do the exact opposite of what a parent says just to act out.
Judy Rozen 8 years ago
Most of my family was killed by the Nazis in the ovens in Poland, Germany and other countries who were members of the Axis and not the Allies. To go back in time over 75 years to a different time in our country's history means we have not grown or changed in all these years. Why have we not learned from the hatred we spread so many years ago?
William Elam 8 years ago
Not trying to be "that guy", but holy hell. He just looks like a complete nutter. No offense towards ANYONE, except this chaps son.
Ironcat_xox 8 years ago
When people say terrorism, some never stop to consider that what happened that day was terrorism. It comes from us too. We need to just love
Master Markus 8 years ago
Well, we're not, because souls are a made-up concept, but .... I just like to say "A person is more than their appearance".
Load More Replies... Pataman 8 years ago
I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for the father to write this letter. Such courage is what we all must show to stop the hatred coming from the KKK, Neo-nazis and white supremacists led by that abomination in the White House. Until he is gone the alt-right will keep inciting violence and murder. Charlottesville is only the beginning. With trump's blessing, those anti-American haters will get bolder and cause more violence.
Elissa Tatton 8 years ago
Absolutely the father did the honorable thing to shin his son until he can make good choices!Stand Strong!
Derpicorn 8 years ago
This made me cry a little. It's horrible that the family had to have that happen with a son they raised to be good. The father was very brave to make this letter and it must have broken the hearts of all who loved him in the family. It's so sad that people do this. I hope some day we decide race does not determine who you are. It is your actions that do. 😔
Deborah R. 8 years ago
Yes, the father's decision was absolutely right on, as difficult and painful as it must have been for him and the rest of the family. Young people need to understand that their actions have consequences. Unfortunately, the present poor excuse for a US government doesn't understand that, either -- especially the inhabitant of the WH.
Joyce Pike 8 years ago
I feel very sorry for Mr. Tefft and his family. It is a sorrowful thing to have to renounce a child. He did the right thing, but the sorrow will last forever. I doubt his son will come to his senses any time soon.
Lucina Sandoval-Gordon 8 years ago
Really? A pro White activist? Has a White supremacist not an activist.
BREAK YOUr perceptions 8 years ago
Its sad it must come to events like this for people to finally get it. we can't be silent anymore about the evils that lurk in our own homes and in the hearts of family and friends. if they wish to stand in the light we must PUSH them into it. we must confront these people who believe they are "superior" and that their inborn privilege is being tread upon.
Olga Vol 8 years ago
Why are so few concerned with the fact that a family is being torn apart here? It is a lot easier to throw something away than to fix it. I personally think this cannot be the best solution to change anything for the better.
Mark mckenzie 8 years ago
It's called tough love when he see's that his behaviour has consequences, he will start to question his views and why those views are causing people to shun him.
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Maureen Johnston 8 years ago
I think his father as done the right thing!! I do not understand how another human being any human being can condone this hateful nasty evil belief. I ask you this if you where ill or a member of your family was (dying) and someone offered you a kidney a lung or a hart and you found out they where black would you refuse it? No one not anyone as the right too treat another human being like this no one!! Shame on anyone who dose!! Has for this president Trump he and he alone needs too sort this out!! He can not keep sitting on the fence and he knows it!!
Tyler Duffy 8 years ago
That is truly some brave s**t right there. Hopefully his son will grow the f**k up and return to the fold.
FABULOUS1 8 years ago
I think it was a brave decision by this family. And for those that are saying that what this father/family did was wrong, know one but them know if they made other attempts to get through to him. Why would you want to allow someone to influence others in the family with their hate filled message? The father said that this is not how he was raised, so the son knew that his behavior and beliefs would not be the same as his family and therefore he obviously did not care about any consequence's. The son was in local news stories and why should the family have to be looked down upon by their community over their sons beliefs that they don't share.
Andrew Wiegand 8 years ago
I don't see him disowning his son. He speaks out strongly against the path his son has chosen, but he never refers to him as anything but his son, and says he even prays he will come back. That's not disowning.
Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
The old thinking that " Your Children are a Reflection of You as Parents" no longer applies. When a person reaches the legal age (it varies from country to country, mostly 18 years of age), the person in question is no longer the parent's responsibility. You are then responsible for your own actions be they good or bad.
Karen Klinck 8 years ago
I like the statues. Someone did a very good job sculpting horses. The Neo-Nazis are just plain idiots, and the man they profess to revere was an insane drug addict. Good for Dad. The white supremists are looking for the Rabbit's Hole so they can live in their own little world.
Garrett Lamb 8 years ago
The problem with being a Fascist is that, sure, it's fun sticking people you don't like into an oven, until you become a nuisance or burden to someone else and they denounce you and then you end up in an oven yourself. That's how these kind of organisations work.
Ana T. 8 years ago
i think this is sad , really sad, if this young man didn't grow in a house with those ideals and it was indoctrinated in to nazi ideology as an adult, is just sad, and nazis should be call for what they are domestic terrorism. USA is not a country of white people stop preaching that lie, white people are immigrants in this land where native and Mexicans were here first native because they are the original indigenous people of america and Mexicans because they were living here in states that were taken from mexico.
Darryl Kerrigan 7 years ago
Question: Do american statues with people on horses have the same rules as in Britain? i.e: Horse on 4 legs - died of natural causes Horse on 3 - died of wounds Horse on 2 - died in battle?
Fayez Bayzid 8 years ago
The pandora Box was opened by washington establushment years ago and now we suffer the concequences.!!!
PanCott 8 years ago
The very worst thing his father could do. These people spur from abandoment. Can't you finally understand that? They feel abandoned, unwanted, unappreciated, less worthy. And only THEN comes Trump, KKK, and all those right-wing scumbags, as those who "understand", who "appreciate, "value", and "respect". By disowning him, his father basically did two things - backed off of any responsibility for the past, and lost the chance to make a real impact in the future.
Master Markus 8 years ago
I don't know what to do. Do you think the guy would listen to reason and NOT be a Nazi? Isn't that always the problem... some people CAN get talked out of it, but others would die before they change.
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Cassiel Magem 8 years ago
The Bible says "if you have to hit your son so he goes back to the right path f*****g do it" (not quoted)
Sh1nsengum1 KondouIsao 8 years ago
I knew this would turn political. People mentioning Trump, The author mentioning that the dad was a "liberal democrat" this just shows how the author believes people aligning on the right are white. I hate white supremacists, yet I still believe we should leave the statues up.
Santino Marazzo 8 years ago
I as well support the dad. He told it like it is. I as a father would do the same. However, both groups are wrong. Bringing down the statues of history is an ISiS thing. Regardless of what the statues stand for.It is important that the generations that follow know the good and the bad of our past.
Paul Santamaria 8 years ago
Lets see the son makes a joke about "us fascists" and the lib father doesnt take this kid out to the woodshed or how about taking him by the ear to the nearest computer and show him images of Musollinis atrocities and say thats what fascists produce.. or if he is so appalled why didnt he say something when his kid uttered that "joke" This guy and family did what libs do . Which is dont do anything to prevent something nooo say how outraged you are after it happens. i.e. illegal immigration = MS-13
Julia Crookston 8 years ago
I wish Mr Tefft had left the door open for his son to return when he finally renounces his throughly hateful and ignorant views. You can bar the door & shun a person but if you really desire true change - you must offer an alternative safe haven.
Karen Jones 8 years ago
I think that is just what the father has done. Read the father's statement. He offers the son comfort and a return to the family but only after the son renounces his hateful and hurtful ways. I feel sorry for the family and can only hope the son finds his way home.
Load More Replies... Carien Van Tonder 8 years ago
How many people have seen the statistics on farm murders in south africa? Its pretty shocking and has been referred to as a genocide.
Chris Michals 8 years ago
I bet the dad is going to be inspired to write a book about this and try to get a book deal out of the publicity, "I Publically Disowned my Nazi-Son: See what a good person I am!". Looking at some of these comments, it might just make it on the next future New York Best Seller's list.
Moster Fresby 8 years ago
What a great father! So what he is basically saying is this. I can't raise my son, so here world he is your problem now! Why even have a f*****g kid in the first place if you're this f*****g stupid lol!?!??!
Lucky Gaudiau 8 years ago
I suppose unless his son was trying to indoctrinate relatives at gatherings, I think it's weird that his father disowned him and weird that he made this public. I suppose he's tried to talk with him on multiple occasions so what do I know? but alienating him is only going to push him into the arms of the crazies.
Here to Troll 8 years ago
What?? Just throwing in random buzzwords, are we?
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William de Witt 8 years ago
In response to Iva. I am a white South African male and you are correct in saying that it is difficult here. I was told once that a job vacancy in one of our leading insurance companies could only be filled by a black, disabled, south african born woman... We call this BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) but really it is just reverse apartheid. All that said, I am not sure what it has to do with “pro-White activist” in the USA...
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Angela Turrall 8 years ago
No. Being gay or LBTQ is what you are, it's part of your genetic make up. You can't change it because it's simply you. Being a vile racist is something you choose to be. A decision you make, and one that you could decide to change because it's just a choice. Disowning someone because they choose to hate and have brought that hate on others is NOT the same as disowning someone because their sexual preference differs from yours.
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Rabbitt209 8 years ago
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men (and women) to do nothing." I support the dad for speaking up. So must we all
Unwelcomed Guest 8 years ago
All this hate towards Whites, Blacks, Asians, Hispanics and Muslims is all pointless, it is the Orange one you have to be fearful of
Unwelcomed Guest 8 years ago
I'm not being Ginger-phobic by the way, it is just one orange skinned person I was refering to
Load More Replies... Tiny Dynamine 8 years ago
I think it takes a lot for a father to disown his son so strongly. It was necessary to show people that the father et al is not guilty by association so he was right to write this.
Elizabeth Molloy 8 years ago
Terrorism is terrorism, no matter what label you give yourself. His son is no different to the members of ISIS.
Wezbie 8 years ago
The thing with this is that people only go along with these things when they are vulnerable individuals or incredibly ignorant of the world. It is the reason ISIS has managed to recruit so many young people. While I agree with the stand this father has taken, I would like to know how many times they have tried to reach out to him and talk about this, to understand why he thinks like he does. The guy is young, impressionable and an idiot in understanding race. While what he has done is inexcusable, everyone should be looking at why someone from such an accepting family could be so easily swayed to hate the world. I don't see public shaming and isolation can possibly help him. I don't know what the solution is, but I'm not sure this is the right one. I guess it all depends on how much his family means to him and whether he is prepared to lose them over his feeling of superiority.
Olga Vol 8 years ago
Thank you! At least someone pointed it out. I completely agree with you.
Load More Replies... Carlton Edwards 8 years ago
I seem to remember that there was a little police action called World War II where the Nazis were defeated and denounced by most of the rest of the world. My question is, even in the face of freedom of speech, why in hell do we as Americans that sent our young men and women to fight against the Nazis, allow these animals freedom to roam our streets?
Master Markus 8 years ago
This "pro-white" stuff reminds me of another phenomenon that's prevalent in the U.S. called "Christian persecution". Basically, some Christians (mainly Evangelicals) think that they're being persecuted because, nowadays, people won't like them if they bash gay people or they get pissy about people not putting Jesus first in Christmas (while not knowing or acknowledging that the majority of Christmas stuff is hand-lifted from pagan holidays like Saturnalia, and Jesus was just shoved in afterwards to fit Christianity into already familiar holidays and practices). The reason they feel like this is that they used to be, basically, the only respected group in America, so the introduction of social equality causing them to have to tolerate other people feels like persecution to them.
Janet Aldrich 8 years ago
Please separate from the genuine persecution experienced in ChrIstian countries.
Load More Replies... Heather Keedy Bateman 8 years ago
Hate is wrong. Racism is wrong. But while we're all focused on this, what else is going on that governments don't want our focus on?
Master Markus 8 years ago
I don't understand being racist in any capacity. Being racist requires one to be ignorant of reality and accuse people of things based on genetic phenotype. It's like hating black dogs or tabby cats specifically. You have no basis that they're worse or different, but you can group them as visually distinct, so that's "good enough", apparently.
thebridget 8 years ago
Well apparently, the Jews are conspiring to wipe out the white race, so white nationalist need to preserve their race and make sure it remains the majority. This is genuinely what they believe, I kid you not.
Load More Replies... Zena Walker 8 years ago
well done to his father! disgusting behaviour from the son. and for anyone still trying to blame this guys parents, once we are grown we are responsible for ourselves! its not right to blame the parents when a lot of the time kids will do the exact opposite of what a parent says just to act out.
Judy Rozen 8 years ago
Most of my family was killed by the Nazis in the ovens in Poland, Germany and other countries who were members of the Axis and not the Allies. To go back in time over 75 years to a different time in our country's history means we have not grown or changed in all these years. Why have we not learned from the hatred we spread so many years ago?
William Elam 8 years ago
Not trying to be "that guy", but holy hell. He just looks like a complete nutter. No offense towards ANYONE, except this chaps son.
Ironcat_xox 8 years ago
When people say terrorism, some never stop to consider that what happened that day was terrorism. It comes from us too. We need to just love
Master Markus 8 years ago
Well, we're not, because souls are a made-up concept, but .... I just like to say "A person is more than their appearance".
Load More Replies... Pataman 8 years ago
I cannot imagine how difficult it must have been for the father to write this letter. Such courage is what we all must show to stop the hatred coming from the KKK, Neo-nazis and white supremacists led by that abomination in the White House. Until he is gone the alt-right will keep inciting violence and murder. Charlottesville is only the beginning. With trump's blessing, those anti-American haters will get bolder and cause more violence.
Elissa Tatton 8 years ago
Absolutely the father did the honorable thing to shin his son until he can make good choices!Stand Strong!
Derpicorn 8 years ago
This made me cry a little. It's horrible that the family had to have that happen with a son they raised to be good. The father was very brave to make this letter and it must have broken the hearts of all who loved him in the family. It's so sad that people do this. I hope some day we decide race does not determine who you are. It is your actions that do. 😔
Deborah R. 8 years ago
Yes, the father's decision was absolutely right on, as difficult and painful as it must have been for him and the rest of the family. Young people need to understand that their actions have consequences. Unfortunately, the present poor excuse for a US government doesn't understand that, either -- especially the inhabitant of the WH.
Joyce Pike 8 years ago
I feel very sorry for Mr. Tefft and his family. It is a sorrowful thing to have to renounce a child. He did the right thing, but the sorrow will last forever. I doubt his son will come to his senses any time soon.
Lucina Sandoval-Gordon 8 years ago
Really? A pro White activist? Has a White supremacist not an activist.
BREAK YOUr perceptions 8 years ago
Its sad it must come to events like this for people to finally get it. we can't be silent anymore about the evils that lurk in our own homes and in the hearts of family and friends. if they wish to stand in the light we must PUSH them into it. we must confront these people who believe they are "superior" and that their inborn privilege is being tread upon.
Olga Vol 8 years ago
Why are so few concerned with the fact that a family is being torn apart here? It is a lot easier to throw something away than to fix it. I personally think this cannot be the best solution to change anything for the better.
Mark mckenzie 8 years ago
It's called tough love when he see's that his behaviour has consequences, he will start to question his views and why those views are causing people to shun him.
Load More Replies... Maureen Johnston 8 years ago
I think his father as done the right thing!! I do not understand how another human being any human being can condone this hateful nasty evil belief. I ask you this if you where ill or a member of your family was (dying) and someone offered you a kidney a lung or a hart and you found out they where black would you refuse it? No one not anyone as the right too treat another human being like this no one!! Shame on anyone who dose!! Has for this president Trump he and he alone needs too sort this out!! He can not keep sitting on the fence and he knows it!!
Tyler Duffy 8 years ago
That is truly some brave s**t right there. Hopefully his son will grow the f**k up and return to the fold.
FABULOUS1 8 years ago
I think it was a brave decision by this family. And for those that are saying that what this father/family did was wrong, know one but them know if they made other attempts to get through to him. Why would you want to allow someone to influence others in the family with their hate filled message? The father said that this is not how he was raised, so the son knew that his behavior and beliefs would not be the same as his family and therefore he obviously did not care about any consequence's. The son was in local news stories and why should the family have to be looked down upon by their community over their sons beliefs that they don't share.
Andrew Wiegand 8 years ago
I don't see him disowning his son. He speaks out strongly against the path his son has chosen, but he never refers to him as anything but his son, and says he even prays he will come back. That's not disowning.
Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
The old thinking that " Your Children are a Reflection of You as Parents" no longer applies. When a person reaches the legal age (it varies from country to country, mostly 18 years of age), the person in question is no longer the parent's responsibility. You are then responsible for your own actions be they good or bad.
Karen Klinck 8 years ago
I like the statues. Someone did a very good job sculpting horses. The Neo-Nazis are just plain idiots, and the man they profess to revere was an insane drug addict. Good for Dad. The white supremists are looking for the Rabbit's Hole so they can live in their own little world.
Garrett Lamb 8 years ago
The problem with being a Fascist is that, sure, it's fun sticking people you don't like into an oven, until you become a nuisance or burden to someone else and they denounce you and then you end up in an oven yourself. That's how these kind of organisations work.
Ana T. 8 years ago
i think this is sad , really sad, if this young man didn't grow in a house with those ideals and it was indoctrinated in to nazi ideology as an adult, is just sad, and nazis should be call for what they are domestic terrorism. USA is not a country of white people stop preaching that lie, white people are immigrants in this land where native and Mexicans were here first native because they are the original indigenous people of america and Mexicans because they were living here in states that were taken from mexico.
Darryl Kerrigan 7 years ago
Question: Do american statues with people on horses have the same rules as in Britain? i.e: Horse on 4 legs - died of natural causes Horse on 3 - died of wounds Horse on 2 - died in battle?
Fayez Bayzid 8 years ago
The pandora Box was opened by washington establushment years ago and now we suffer the concequences.!!!
PanCott 8 years ago
The very worst thing his father could do. These people spur from abandoment. Can't you finally understand that? They feel abandoned, unwanted, unappreciated, less worthy. And only THEN comes Trump, KKK, and all those right-wing scumbags, as those who "understand", who "appreciate, "value", and "respect". By disowning him, his father basically did two things - backed off of any responsibility for the past, and lost the chance to make a real impact in the future.
Master Markus 8 years ago
I don't know what to do. Do you think the guy would listen to reason and NOT be a Nazi? Isn't that always the problem... some people CAN get talked out of it, but others would die before they change.
Load More Replies... Cassiel Magem 8 years ago
The Bible says "if you have to hit your son so he goes back to the right path f*****g do it" (not quoted)
Sh1nsengum1 KondouIsao 8 years ago
I knew this would turn political. People mentioning Trump, The author mentioning that the dad was a "liberal democrat" this just shows how the author believes people aligning on the right are white. I hate white supremacists, yet I still believe we should leave the statues up.
Santino Marazzo 8 years ago
I as well support the dad. He told it like it is. I as a father would do the same. However, both groups are wrong. Bringing down the statues of history is an ISiS thing. Regardless of what the statues stand for.It is important that the generations that follow know the good and the bad of our past.
Paul Santamaria 8 years ago
Lets see the son makes a joke about "us fascists" and the lib father doesnt take this kid out to the woodshed or how about taking him by the ear to the nearest computer and show him images of Musollinis atrocities and say thats what fascists produce.. or if he is so appalled why didnt he say something when his kid uttered that "joke" This guy and family did what libs do . Which is dont do anything to prevent something nooo say how outraged you are after it happens. i.e. illegal immigration = MS-13
Julia Crookston 8 years ago
I wish Mr Tefft had left the door open for his son to return when he finally renounces his throughly hateful and ignorant views. You can bar the door & shun a person but if you really desire true change - you must offer an alternative safe haven.
Karen Jones 8 years ago
I think that is just what the father has done. Read the father's statement. He offers the son comfort and a return to the family but only after the son renounces his hateful and hurtful ways. I feel sorry for the family and can only hope the son finds his way home.
Load More Replies... Carien Van Tonder 8 years ago
How many people have seen the statistics on farm murders in south africa? Its pretty shocking and has been referred to as a genocide.
Chris Michals 8 years ago
I bet the dad is going to be inspired to write a book about this and try to get a book deal out of the publicity, "I Publically Disowned my Nazi-Son: See what a good person I am!". Looking at some of these comments, it might just make it on the next future New York Best Seller's list.
Moster Fresby 8 years ago
What a great father! So what he is basically saying is this. I can't raise my son, so here world he is your problem now! Why even have a f*****g kid in the first place if you're this f*****g stupid lol!?!??!
Lucky Gaudiau 8 years ago
I suppose unless his son was trying to indoctrinate relatives at gatherings, I think it's weird that his father disowned him and weird that he made this public. I suppose he's tried to talk with him on multiple occasions so what do I know? but alienating him is only going to push him into the arms of the crazies.
Here to Troll 8 years ago
What?? Just throwing in random buzzwords, are we?
Load More Replies... William de Witt 8 years ago
In response to Iva. I am a white South African male and you are correct in saying that it is difficult here. I was told once that a job vacancy in one of our leading insurance companies could only be filled by a black, disabled, south african born woman... We call this BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) but really it is just reverse apartheid. All that said, I am not sure what it has to do with “pro-White activist” in the USA...
Load More Replies... Angela Turrall 8 years ago
No. Being gay or LBTQ is what you are, it's part of your genetic make up. You can't change it because it's simply you. Being a vile racist is something you choose to be. A decision you make, and one that you could decide to change because it's just a choice. Disowning someone because they choose to hate and have brought that hate on others is NOT the same as disowning someone because their sexual preference differs from yours.
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