There were three men in their 20s who wore Islamic clothing and spoke Arabic shot Saturday night in Vermont. Immediately, the media and Arab organizations began calling it a hate crime.
It may have been Again, there is no indication that it was other than that the victims were all of Arab origin. The police report being touted as the reason many are calling it a hate crime doesn’t match that narrative.
Here is the police statement, underlined:
“The three were walking down Prospect Street when they were confronted by a white male with a gun. The suspect was walking in the area. Without speaking, he fired at least four rounds from the gun and is believed to have fled on foot. Two were wearing keffiyehs at the time of the assault. At this moment, no additional information suggesting the suspect’s motive, such as statements or comments from the suspect.”
strange Again, I’m not saying this wasn’t racially motivated. I wasn’t there. But “hate crimes” are usually accompanied by some statement from the perpetrators involved. In addition, victims of hate crimes are often killed. Leaving all three alive does not match.
If it turns out to be a “hate crime”, so be it. But I’m not ready to jump on the bandwagon given the circumstances.
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