In this country we have freedom of religion and freedom of speech. You can worship any way you want as long as you are not hurting or harming people (Think of the bigger issue as it relates to our core values.). The religion doesn't matter (Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, etc. etc.) what does matter is certain rules that apply across society. The murder of 4 Muslim men in Albuquerque, New Mexico violates those values.
The investigation may find one person or a small group of people engaged in the crimes. I have also experienced a level of radicalism and hate (The Muslim sounding name just throws everything into haywire. Meaning we have inappropriate anchoring when we hear certain terms and words. That also means there may be people with inappropriate anchors and metal health aggression out there trying to hurt people. Whether its a single individual and/or a group of extremists I believe there are very similar mechanics behind both).
Its not fair and its no place for others to determine who should live, how people should worship, or whether or not they can even get to the grocery store without having a problem (Whether individuals or groups. Most of these people can't run their own lives so take it out on others. They are not qualified to determine how others should live their lives.) Once Individuals/groups sort of "normalize" distorted values it is up to society (and its institutions. i.e. police, judges, etc..) to resocialize them to our central American values.
This is why we don't give free pass to hate because certain values and beliefs percolate in society and then become long term embedded. I'm very curious that when/if we find this person (s) what he/her/they say was the reason. Was there mental health issues involved? Multiple failures to put this person in mental health (i.e. MI. Track and Solve) to help save themselves and others from the emotional rampage of hate and rage?
This may also be a place where Muslims work closely with local police to help build bridges, develop protective strategies, and support our ideals as a nation.
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