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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is a fear that Muslims and Jews have had over their places of worship, for a long time. Many mosques and synagogues are no stranger to vandalism, or destruction of their houses of worship, and many, many threats.

I am not "happy" about any senseless violence, but it is interesting to hear Christians (particularly white Christians) talk about a feeling of fear - that is unfortunately so common and has been long standing for other groups in their houses of solace.[/quote]

“It is interesting”? What on earth do you mean by that?[/quote]

I mean just that. Minorities have felt this fear in their places of worship for a long time, and had a heightened sense of awareness of their vulnerable position -- even in "safe" places - that it's odd to be reminded that this fear is new and unusual for others. [/quote]

Translation: we’ve had it rough so it’s funny that now you are too.

What is wrong with you?[/quote]
DP.. "it's funny" in a sad way. The double standard continues... that's all.  But it is true.  Minorities in this country have been experiencing this kind of thing for decades.[/quote]

I would never dispute  that minorities have experienced violence for hundreds of years (why do you say just decades?).

However, to wish evil and death on another group, out of revenge or smugness or whatever is motivating you, is terrible. It reminds me of all the "Kentucky Fried Americans" jokes in the Guardian (an otherwise excellent news source) following 9-11. It's the same "you deserve what you get" mentality that continues to tear this country apart. It would be great if people like you could rise above the Trump mentality of "I hate liberal elites" and "I hate Christians" and "I hate anybody who benefits from affirmative action"--it's all the same bitter, blind hatred of people who are different from you.[/quote]

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