An analogy I feel is apt is my position on some of the far-right “supporters” of Israel. I’m a staunch supporter of Israel myself, but the folks who propose indefinite occupation and appear to want Israel to enter into a bloody holy war against the Palestinians and surrounding Muslim states are way beyond the pale. So, while I try and disassociate myself from them (and indeed, don’t think they’re appropriately even called “pro-Israel”, as it’s generally not “pro-X” when you want X to enter into an apocalyptic bloodbath with its neighbors), I think I have a further obligation to try and purge these people from my tent. That is to say, insofar as I have any influence on the pro-Israel coalition (which isn’t much), I need to try and use it to banish these people from appearing under my banner. It’s not enough to simply assert “they’re not me.”

My main objection on this issue is that anyone who opposes illegal immigration on moderate to strong terms is instantly labeled a racist. Barring further revelations, you’d have to be a frothing at the mouth fanatic to think deportation is warranted in these circumstances. And some will, and I deeply resent when I’m lumped with them.