Whilst my wife and I were walking peaceably through the wonderful Schenley Park yesterday (in Pittsburgh) - keeping social distance with everyone but not wearing a [fucking] mask - we happened upon three separate gatherings of Muslim-looking folks having some sort of a gathering. They were doing everything but swapping bodily fluids, social-distancing-wise, and the groups were of scores of people, so there is no chance that there were all members of the same household.
After doing thirty-seven seconds of real, intense internet research, I found that yesterday was marked on the calendar as "Eid ul Fitr," which is apparently some religious holiday.
I personally don't give a shit, but it was conspicuous that the local constabulary was patrolling the public areas of the park and, while they were not accosting everyone, where a conspicuously large group (usually college kids) was gathering, they would drive up and "wave the caution flag," figuratively speaking.
Many in the Media claim to be outraged that some Christian churches intend to try to open up in some small way in the near future. They seem to fear that civilization itself is in the balance if these lawless Christians have their way. But Muslims? WGAS?
I have seen reports in right-wing outlets of similar "things" around the country: Muslims ignoring all the social-distancing thing with impunity, while Christians get a blast of shit, sometimes even including incarcerating a pastor.
Is there a hidden hate thing going on here? Do "we" simply hope that they all get sick and die? Why would conspicuously-Muslim groups get a pass?
After doing thirty-seven seconds of real, intense internet research, I found that yesterday was marked on the calendar as "Eid ul Fitr," which is apparently some religious holiday.
I personally don't give a shit, but it was conspicuous that the local constabulary was patrolling the public areas of the park and, while they were not accosting everyone, where a conspicuously large group (usually college kids) was gathering, they would drive up and "wave the caution flag," figuratively speaking.
Many in the Media claim to be outraged that some Christian churches intend to try to open up in some small way in the near future. They seem to fear that civilization itself is in the balance if these lawless Christians have their way. But Muslims? WGAS?
I have seen reports in right-wing outlets of similar "things" around the country: Muslims ignoring all the social-distancing thing with impunity, while Christians get a blast of shit, sometimes even including incarcerating a pastor.
Is there a hidden hate thing going on here? Do "we" simply hope that they all get sick and die? Why would conspicuously-Muslim groups get a pass?