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smdl
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At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
So far in the investigation: The attack has still not been claimed. ISIS was just happy of the outcome. The man was in the middle of a divorce. Considered by his neighbor as unstable and aggressive. The weapons (aside the handgun) were fake.
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by mrsboss
Peaceful religion.
But it is.
My husband was praying last night and this morning for peace, for the victims, for their families, for the first responders. Much like I am sure many other people did. Maybe you did as well.
My husband is Muslim.
He - and his family, and extended family - are as upset as anyone else about these attacks. In the last few days of Ramadan, the attacks that happened hit close to home. Literally. The attack in Dhaka happened a few blocks away from my father-in-law's office and my husband's aunt was at the very cafe that was attacked 24 hours earlier. Istanbul. Dhaka. Baghdad. Medina. These are ALL predominantly Muslim locations.
These terrorists are targeting many groups, INCLUDING Muslims.
The end of Ramadan is called Eid, and it is usually a day of celebration. This year was vastly different - we sat with his family members here (his parents are in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as well as much of his dad's side of the family) and mourned the events. We could not talk about anything else; it was impossible to feel celebratory when so many had lost their lives in the false name of Islam.
During Ramadan, Muslims give Zakat - money to charity. For the past few years, my husband and his family give their Zakat money to a school that his uncle opened for orphans. Money for these kids to get a good education, for them to be housed, clothed and fed...and for them to be guided toward being productive citizens and not be prey to groups like ISIS.
So, please try to avoid such a broad generalization. It would be akin to someone saying they fear all young white men because of Aurora, Sandy Hook and Columbine. Or all Christians because of Planned Parenthood bombings.
And if you'd like to learn more about ISIS, I encourage you to follow Rukmini Callimachi on Twitter - she has in-depth knowledge of what ISIS is and reports on it daily.
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JDubs
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
So awful. I watched the video on the news and I can't get the image out of my mind. Prayers for all.
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| Posted 7/15/16 2:38 PM |
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mrsboss
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by ElizaRags35
Posted by mrsboss
Peaceful religion.
You're no better.
I'm no better? Get over yourself.
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| Posted 7/15/16 5:03 PM |
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starlitdragon
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by ElizaRags35
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by mrsboss
Peaceful religion.
But it is.
My husband was praying last night and this morning for peace, for the victims, for their families, for the first responders. Much like I am sure many other people did. Maybe you did as well.
My husband is Muslim.
He - and his family, and extended family - are as upset as anyone else about these attacks. In the last few days of Ramadan, the attacks that happened hit close to home. Literally. The attack in Dhaka happened a few blocks away from my father-in-law's office and my husband's aunt was at the very cafe that was attacked 24 hours earlier. Istanbul. Dhaka. Baghdad. Medina. These are ALL predominantly Muslim locations.
These terrorists are targeting many groups, INCLUDING Muslims.
The end of Ramadan is called Eid, and it is usually a day of celebration. This year was vastly different - we sat with his family members here (his parents are in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as well as much of his dad's side of the family) and mourned the events. We could not talk about anything else; it was impossible to feel celebratory when so many had lost their lives in the false name of Islam.
During Ramadan, Muslims give Zakat - money to charity. For the past few years, my husband and his family give their Zakat money to a school that his uncle opened for orphans. Money for these kids to get a good education, for them to be housed, clothed and fed...and for them to be guided toward being productive citizens and not be prey to groups like ISIS.
So, please try to avoid such a broad generalization. It would be akin to someone saying they fear all young white men because of Aurora, Sandy Hook and Columbine. Or all Christians because of Planned Parenthood bombings.
And if you'd like to learn more about ISIS, I encourage you to follow Rukmini Callimachi on Twitter - she has in-depth knowledge of what ISIS is and reports on it daily.
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| Posted 7/15/16 5:52 PM |
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Mom0710
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by mrsboss
Peaceful religion.
But it is.
My husband was praying last night and this morning for peace, for the victims, for their families, for the first responders. Much like I am sure many other people did. Maybe you did as well.
My husband is Muslim.
He - and his family, and extended family - are as upset as anyone else about these attacks. In the last few days of Ramadan, the attacks that happened hit close to home. Literally. The attack in Dhaka happened a few blocks away from my father-in-law's office and my husband's aunt was at the very cafe that was attacked 24 hours earlier. Istanbul. Dhaka. Baghdad. Medina. These are ALL predominantly Muslim locations.
These terrorists are targeting many groups, INCLUDING Muslims.
The end of Ramadan is called Eid, and it is usually a day of celebration. This year was vastly different - we sat with his family members here (his parents are in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as well as much of his dad's side of the family) and mourned the events. We could not talk about anything else; it was impossible to feel celebratory when so many had lost their lives in the false name of Islam.
During Ramadan, Muslims give Zakat - money to charity. For the past few years, my husband and his family give their Zakat money to a school that his uncle opened for orphans. Money for these kids to get a good education, for them to be housed, clothed and fed...and for them to be guided toward being productive citizens and not be prey to groups like ISIS.
So, please try to avoid such a broad generalization. It would be akin to someone saying they fear all young white men because of Aurora, Sandy Hook and Columbine. Or all Christians because of Planned Parenthood bombings.
And if you'd like to learn more about ISIS, I encourage you to follow Rukmini Callimachi on Twitter - she has in-depth knowledge of what ISIS is and reports on it daily.
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Mom0710
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by smdl
So far in the investigation: The attack has still not been claimed. ISIS was just happy of the outcome. The man was in the middle of a divorce. Considered by his neighbor as unstable and aggressive. The weapons (aside the handgun) were fake.
He had a history with French police I believe. What breaks my heart is the guy on the motorcycle who tried to stop the guy.
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ElizaRags35
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by mrsboss
Posted by ElizaRags35
Posted by mrsboss
Peaceful religion.
You're no better.
I'm no better? Get over yourself.
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I'm not the one sitting here blaming an entire religion, that yes IS peaceful for the act of one organization who is CONDEMNED by Muslim community. Get over YOURSELF and open a book.
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smdl
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by Mom0710
Posted by smdl
So far in the investigation: The attack has still not been claimed. ISIS was just happy of the outcome. The man was in the middle of a divorce. Considered by his neighbor as unstable and aggressive. The weapons (aside the handgun) were fake.
He had a history with French police I believe. What breaks my heart is the guy on the motorcycle who tried to stop the guy.
Yes but nothing about radicalization. Altercations/ violence offences. Not Prince Charming but nothing that would be a red flag per his criminal records. It is only the beginning of it. The police went through his apartment today. I am so disgusted.
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MichLiz213
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At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
People is reporting the two Americans that were killed were a father and his 11-year-old son. They were on a family vacation.
My heart hurts.
Message edited 7/15/2016 9:32:38 PM.
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Mom0710
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by smdl
Posted by Mom0710
Posted by smdl
So far in the investigation: The attack has still not been claimed. ISIS was just happy of the outcome. The man was in the middle of a divorce. Considered by his neighbor as unstable and aggressive. The weapons (aside the handgun) were fake.
He had a history with French police I believe. What breaks my heart is the guy on the motorcycle who tried to stop the guy.
Yes but nothing about radicalization. Altercations/ violence offences. Not Prince Charming but nothing that would be a red flag per his criminal records. It is only the beginning of it. The police went through his apartment today. I am so disgusted.
That's what I meant. Many prayers to your country. This is just so heartbreaking
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by Mom0710
Posted by smdl
So far in the investigation: The attack has still not been claimed. ISIS was just happy of the outcome. The man was in the middle of a divorce. Considered by his neighbor as unstable and aggressive. The weapons (aside the handgun) were fake.
He had a history with French police I believe. What breaks my heart is the guy on the motorcycle who tried to stop the guy.
Did the guy on the motorcycle die? I saw the video but the editorial said how he jumped off the bike. I hope he made it. How brave of him.
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ANewDayHasCome
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Re: At least 80 dead in Nice on Bastille Day
Posted by Leb
Posted by Mom0710
Posted by smdl
So far in the investigation: The attack has still not been claimed. ISIS was just happy of the outcome. The man was in the middle of a divorce. Considered by his neighbor as unstable and aggressive. The weapons (aside the handgun) were fake.
He had a history with French police I believe. What breaks my heart is the guy on the motorcycle who tried to stop the guy.
Did the guy on the motorcycle die? I saw the video but the editorial said how he jumped off the bike. I hope he made it. How brave of him.
Yes he fell off his bike when he tried to climb into the truck cabin and fell under the wheels 
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