The Problem With Uncle Tom
Maya Rupert
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Posted 11.13.2012
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Log Cabin Republicans aren't the only ones Frank offended with this insensitive comparison. "Uncle Tom" is a racially loaded slavery reference, and his decision to use it here was entirely inappropriate.
