I've found it very difficult not to make some comment regarding current events, even though I very rarely do so. I likely won't have anything else to say on the matter beyond this statement.
While I don't expect it to have much effect on this message board, I can't help but beg you all for an effort toward unity in response to acts of hate. Racism is poison. It is deadly to us all. We must endeavor to rid ourselves of it entirely. This is true regardless of your background, geographic location, upbringing, political inclinations, or any other excuse one may invent to look the other way. Whatever you can do to show love and compassion to all of your fellow humans - I pray you all will make more effort to do so in the wake of events that intend to incite further hatred.

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