Believers in white supremacy are basically ignorant and
misguided on the values and beauty of humanity and coexistence. In the
wake of the tragic shootings in the Milwaukee-area Sikh temple and
subsequent events, I offer a different perspective of "white supremacy."
I
am an ordinary Sikh living in Waunakee. The aftermath of the shootings
has actually revealed what true white supremacy is. The white members of
my community have cut across their faith allegiances and embraced the
grief of the Sikh community.
In every possible way they lent their
shoulders, their hands, their souls — everything to apply healing balm
to the Sikhs. This includes not only the institutions such as Dane
County government, the police, the churches and the press, but
individuals, too — everybody contributing in their own way. They proved
that the effects of sorrow and grief are diminished if shared.
We
as a Sikh community are indebted to them for their acts of kindness,
humility, tender care and serving. This is what supremacy is and should
be.
For those ignorant believers, here's a word of advice which I
am sure will fall on deaf ears: Bravery is not about holding the gun but
facing it. God bless.
— Navdeep Singh, Waunakew
with thanks : madison : LINK
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