Common Characteristics

In my opinion, all these witch hunts have three common characteristics:
1. There was a wide spread problem, agrivence, or common gain for the group of accusers.
2. The groups that are first prosecuted are "easy" targets. They can easily be blamed for a problem, and once the hysteria has started, anyone can be a victim.
3. One core leader leads the hysteria.
4. The victims are often publically degraded or physically harmed.

Gay Witch Hunt

This website talks about a recent witch hunt of gay students in a Florida school. The local prinicipal did not allow students to support gay movements, or even to wear rainbows. Read what he thinks it will make kids think of!