This is especially true now that George W. Bush is in the White House. Every day he makes a decision that will affect millions of people. The effects of stupid people aren't always measured on such a monumental scale, though. You probably encounter the effects of stupid people in every aspect of your life. How many news stories do you read about hate crimes.
Hate crimes occur because of stupidity.
Hate is not natural, it is a learned response that comes into being after years of exposure. This is why family plays such a large roll in the causes of stupidity. This is where people like John Rocker come from. This is also where people like or new president come from. Watch carefully, when his daddy's popularity ratings started slipping, a war put him back on top in the public eye.