Islamophobic shooting in Christchurch, NZ

[afleitch]

This is a horrifying tragedy.

Be mindful of what you're posting here.

[afleitch]

I'll merge these threads later. A gentle reminder not to share 8chan links or links to the video.

[afleitch]

When was the last time YouTube recommended an ISIS video to you? It doesn't because they make sure it doesn't. Yet why can't I escape recommendations for alt right/white nationalist vids or memes? Young people are being radicalised and we're not doing enough about it. 'It's just memes' is plausable deniability.

[afleitch]

I just read that an attendee at the mosque said 'Hello brother' to the gunman as he approached and my heart just f-cking broke.

[afleitch]

I just read that an attendee at the mosque said 'Hello brother' to the gunman as he approached and my heart just f-cking broke.

Yes, the Quran teaches us in 49:12 to treat others without prior assumptions. Many including myself are sinners who do not live up to it or claim that other ways are the real answer. But that man was following the true meaning of Islam, I hope he survived, if not, let his family find comfort because we have their backs.

I hope you are doing well. Today we've seen the best from the Muslim community and my heart goes out to you all.

[afleitch]

We had a cop and sheriff at our mosque today, Idk why as the imam didn't call them. But it was not a pleasant service today, we were all upset and made prayers and dua for the families and the victims

The gay community and the Muslim community can, at times, be far apart. But we both have our communities and our places where we want to be safe. Attacks/bigotry can cross oceans like ripples and feel very raw and very personal even if we don't know the place or know the people. I hope it's not as raw for you tomorrow as it is today.

[afleitch]

https://twitter.com/davidmackau/status/1106654601049239552?s=21

https://twitter.com/davidmackau/status/1106657393952415750?s=21

Basically doing exactly what the terrorist wanted.
Not exactly sending a very strong response.

I think the terrorist probably wanted more guns tbh.