Man Explains Why He Chose To Hug A Nazi During Florida Protests

A Nazi was screamed at, punched and spat on before one man decided to hug him and ask him one simple question:

Why don't you like me, dog?

The Nazi, identified as Randy Furniss according to NY Daily News, was outside of Alt-Right Activist Richard Spencer's speech at the University of Florida when 31-year-old high school football coach Aaron Courtney made the decision to give him a hug.

It’s a step in the right direction. One hug can really change the world. It’s really that simple.

Courtney, like many Floridians who got the state of emergency alert on their smartphone, didn't know who Richard Spencer was, but after realizing it wasn't the name of a hurricane or any other type of natural disaster he decided to do his research.

I found out about what kind of person he was and that encouraged me, as an African-American, to come out and protest. Because this is what we’re trying to avoid. It’s people like him who are increasing the distance ... between people

When Courtney saw Furniss, he saw an opportunity to find out "why" he felt the way he did about him and other African-Americans. Furniss didn't provide an answer as he avoided the questions.

After beating around the bush, and avoiding my questions, I asked him, I pleaded with him, I almost broke out in tears, growing increasingly angry because I didn’t understand

Courtney's father is a bishop and through his teachings, he realized that maybe Furniss had never met an African-American like him. Instead of getting upset at Furniss avoiding his questions and refusing to answer he gave the Nazi a hug.

There was initial resistance, but after a few attempts, Furniss wrapped his arms around Courtney. When he asked the Nazi "Why do you hate me?" Furniss finally gave him an answer.