Sometimes things happen and I have no words. Sometimes I have no thoughts, and if I try to pick at one thread of thought I get the Gordian knot land in my lap instead.
The events of the last nine hours have me put me in that situation. I don't know what to say, what to think. Nothing anyone can say will change what happened, or make the pain ease.
Instead I will say this.
There is systematic discrimination happening constantly, and that is undeniable. Human lives across the planet are exploited, and people are repeatedly put into situations that can be dangerous to them. Part of me wants that to change, but part of me thinks it never will. The acts of the few do not reflect the majority. Individuals do not represent all of humanity. Do not place blame on the innocent, or spread hatred and fear through generalisations and prejudice. Discrimination can be deadly, and risks the lives of innocent people.
Stay safe. Keep other people safe. Look out for the innocent people that are going to be at risk because of the actions of a few.
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