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I realize tensions are high right now and people are angry, and rightfully so. I am angry as well. I cannot comprehend the true magnitude of this even now. The loss of life is stunning and all I can do is sit here in complete awe of what is going on. My sincerent sympathies to everyone affected.
But I beg of you to PLEASE think before you act out that anger. The backlash of hatecrimes has begun. Hate mail is pouring in. 2 girls dead in chicago. 1 police brutality in Houston. I don't know how many more elsewhere.
To those who look remotely Middle Eastern (this includes Greeks, Turks, Some Hispanics, basically could mean anyone): Don't go out unless necessary and don't flaunt yourself. Abide by all laws, (drive 5 under speed limit), if possible take a caucasian friend with you if going out at night, etc.
Remember that the perpetrators are evil people but EVERYONE in America is hurting right now, regardless of their skin color or religion. I truly cannot fathom how the victims or their families are coping and I am in shock. May God find a way out for them and may they persevere through this with dignity and honor. My thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their families. There will be a way out of this tragedy if we are all united and stick together through it. We will overcome evil and hatred and Americans will come out of this with honor. Sympathies to all those still waiting and I hope everything turns out for the best and you hear good news soon.
But I beg of you to PLEASE think before you act out that anger. The backlash of hatecrimes has begun. Hate mail is pouring in. 2 girls dead in chicago. 1 police brutality in Houston. I don't know how many more elsewhere.
To those who look remotely Middle Eastern (this includes Greeks, Turks, Some Hispanics, basically could mean anyone): Don't go out unless necessary and don't flaunt yourself. Abide by all laws, (drive 5 under speed limit), if possible take a caucasian friend with you if going out at night, etc.
Remember that the perpetrators are evil people but EVERYONE in America is hurting right now, regardless of their skin color or religion. I truly cannot fathom how the victims or their families are coping and I am in shock. May God find a way out for them and may they persevere through this with dignity and honor. My thoughts and prayers are with all the victims and their families. There will be a way out of this tragedy if we are all united and stick together through it. We will overcome evil and hatred and Americans will come out of this with honor. Sympathies to all those still waiting and I hope everything turns out for the best and you hear good news soon.