Stephan:   This is the level of racist hate the pervades the Republican Party, particularly in the South. Those of us who believe and support a compassionate life-affirming vision for our country must stand against this poison. I see stories like this almost everyday but I choose to ignore them, not wishing to give them currency. However, I think I may be wrong. That the state leader of one of our major parties not only believes this vile nonsense, but propounds it publicly, should be a matter of concern to every citizen. It tells us something has seriously gone awry in our political system. It reminds me of The Protocols of Zion.