LETTERS: What is the 'Stop Hate' campaign actually trying to put an end to?

Dear Editor,

I'm confused. Is the campaign to "Stop Hate" really to stop hate or to stop racism and discrimination?

Personally, hate is a human emotion, and without hate, I inherently give up part of my humanity. Giving up a natural human emotion that is what makes us all human is ridiculous. I can hate the weather today, or I can hate Duke basketball.

That is why I didn't sign the banner to stop "hate."

Without hate, I would be OK with discrimination and racism. Being part Native American, I am reminded of the travesties my ancestors have suffered.

And if I were to give up my hate, then I would give up my ability to detest and hate racism and discrimination, which is the true evil.