COMMENT Our nation is being hit by an artificially-induced storm of hatred and bigotry by dark and evil forces who are arm- in-arm with, and serving the interest of those walking the corridors of power. In the space of 24 hours, we have seen one of our nation’s public institutions being used as a platform to incite religious bigotry and extremism; and a racial and religious extremist organisation peddling revolting, abhorrent and seditious race-hate statements.