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Could be wrong, but I have the impression that the Sikh community feels very well-accepted in the United States.
Satwant Singh Kaleka, president of the Sikh Temple, requested the meeting after the July 4 melee in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood, according to a news release from Zepnick's office. Those incidents included the looting of at least one Sikh-owned business.
Singh Kaleka told local officials that what was seen in Riverwest has become too common at gas stations and convenience stores owned by members of the Sikh community. Many businesses and workers have been the victims of robberies and vandalism, he said. Oak Creek Patch, August 2011
America is made a better place by Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists.
Yes but sometimes, things that are perceived or accused of being "racist" aren't actually racist.
Goldwater not supporting the Civil Rights Act, was considered racist by many, but his stated reasoning for not supporting it, were clearly not racist.
Was his position racist or wasn't it?
Not today.
And when they talk about the many attacks they suffered because they were mistaken for Muslims--breaks your heart for both them and Muslims. So much ignorance still in our society.
Both cultures have so much to offer us and teach us--America is made a better place by Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists.
You are begging the question now, I am not sure on a percent basis how much their ideologies had in common. This is getting into "judging a book" territory.Then explain how they supported many of the same policies?
Who said they WERE?Just because they were racist, doesn't mean they weren't left in nature.
Their IDEOLOGY, they held to many socially conservative principles, and some very racist ones too.What made them right wing?
The idea that you can be bigoted against a political ideology is silly. Sure, in the broadest possible dictionary definition of "bigotry", maybe that could be true.
Not today.
And when they talk about the many attacks they suffered because they were mistaken for Muslims--breaks your heart for both them and Muslims. So much ignorance still in our society.
Both cultures have so much to offer us and teach us--America is made a better place by Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists.
It was a stance held by racists, he used it to try and gather Southern votes. I'm not sure how racist he was then, but I do know many of his views became much more liberal as he aged.
Buckley was a racist, he believed early on in the superiority of whites and it was reflected in his writings, which were the basis of the modern US RW ideology...but even he came to regret those views that he held.
One thing we learned from the theater shooting in Colorado that it will be a couple days for we have enough information to make any opinion.
I will go out on a limb here and predict the killer was a cowardly underachiever.
wow, just wow. See how the brainwashing progresses.
You are begging the question now, I am not sure on a percent basis how much their ideologies had in common. This is getting into "judging a book" territory.
Who said they WERE?
Their IDEOLOGY, they held to many socially conservative principles, and some very racist ones too.
America will be torn apart by the presence of Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists.
What's up? Bigotry, just like 2 years ago, meant, the same thing to everybody- hatred of a demographic group.
That's in complete contrast to the evidence of prior American history and the acceptance of hard working immigrants.
Are you just trying to be controversial or do you need help?
Semantic gaming again, if that view is racist, then those who also hold that view, are racist.Just because racists hold a view, doesn't mean all people who hold a similar view, are racist.
That's stuff for absolution.
Again, more semantic gaming, what I said was that US RWA, who are conservative, tend towards racist views/ideology.I don't doubt for one second, that conservatives have harbored racists.
I'm just saying that racism is not inherently right wing.
Why do you hate America?
Semantic gaming again, if that view is racist, then those who also hold that view, are racist.
Again, more semantic gaming, what I said was that US RWA, who are conservative, tend towards racist views/ideology.
You are twisting again, what I said is don't try to infer that a dem is a liberal. Southern Dems were not liberals.But you're already judging.
You said that they weren't left wing, but now you're saying you don't want to judge?
Agreed, so back and fix it.Need some clarity on this.
Again, you are begging the question....show that Southern Dems held to "left wing principles".Their ideology also had left wing principles.
So which is it?
Wow, you are getting into so vague, general phraseology and avoiding specifics.....kinda pointless.Do groups that have some socially conservative principles, automatically become full fledged social conservatives?
Why doesn't this work in reverse?
No, if two people hold to racist ideas, they are both racists. Quit twisting.So you go with the "guilt by association" theme.
Yup, that is what I said.Racism is defined by a set of beliefs and intentions.
I never said otherwise.Someone merely accusing another of being racist, doesn't automatically make them or their actions racist.
Hmmm...Intent is what decides it.
Oh, I am very interested in context AND being precise.Context is important, you're weaseling out of addressing what I say, by constantly yelling "semantics, semantics!!"
You are twisting again, what I said is don't try to infer that a dem is a liberal. Southern Dems were not liberals.
Again, you are begging the question....show that Southern Dems held to "left wing principles".
Wow, you are getting into so vague, general phraseology and avoiding specifics.....kinda pointless.
Mass Shooting at Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
By COLLEEN CURRY
Aug. 5, 2012
Shooting at Oak Creek Sikh Temple Outside of Milwaukee, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin - ABC News
A mass shooting has occurred at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisc., just outside Milwaukee.
At least four people have been reported injured in the mass shooting and no suspect has been identified. Hospitals in the area were told to be ready for up to 20 shooting victims, according to police radio reports.
Some members of the temple are still inside the temple and are hiding, believing that a gunman may still be inside the building, according to ABC News affiliate WISN.
According to local reports, a gunman walked into the church and opened fire around 10:34 a.m., shortly before a prayer service was scheduled to begin.
Among those shot was the president of the temple, accoding to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
No, if two people hold to racist ideas, they are both racists. Quit twisting.
Yup, that is what I said.
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