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WhyDoIHaveAnAccount9 t1_iswal3b wrote

Solis apparently hates all cops regardless of cultural or religious background

murder is still uncool. good riddance

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Chumy_Cho t1_iswavyp wrote

My heart goes out to the family of the deceased

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jsaaiman t1_iswiejr wrote

Oh Texas. Stay classy

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GrannyTurtle t1_iswmprc wrote

This is so sad. Sikhs are generally peaceful people but they get mistaken for Muslim Arabs because people can’t tell the difference between their headgear. It’s like mistaking a fedora for a cowboy hat.

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turd_vinegar t1_isx4y9a wrote

Replying to HorseshoeCrabForAHat (#140,812)

It's true and ironic given the Sikh emblem is a throwing blade, on top of a sword, encompassed by two swords.

I know it's all symbolism, but it's objectively funny. At some point some fairly peaceful folks got together and wondered, "What's the best way to symbolize the sovereignty and strength of our people?" And some dude was like, "A sword!"

Everyone agreed this was good, but how do we represent the duality and intertwined aspects of our spirituality, faith, and resolve?

And some dude was like, "A sword facing the opposite direction!"

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lmnjello t1_isxd2zg wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#140,780)

He didn’t say that at all. He means if there is someone out there that wants to do harm to Muslims Sikhs can often end up targets because the perpetrator doesn’t know the difference.

That doesn’t mean he condones violence against Muslims or makes any judgment about Muslims as a group.

Edit: I didn’t take it as a jab at Muslims but after reading it again I could see how it could be interpreted that way.

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regular6drunk7 t1_isxf50j wrote

I never want anyone to look at me the way that every single cop in that room is looking at him.

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Silent_Cash t1_isxgm93 wrote

They have a memorial highway named after him here in Houston

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HerpToxic t1_isxgvjl wrote

Hes getting the death penalty

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darkesthour613 t1_isxh8vb wrote

Look at them cops In the back just eye fucking him. And honestly it's pretty unprofessional to have a gang of law enforcement intimidating an accused like that, but not in heard of.

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conitation t1_isxm819 wrote

Holy crap... yeah shot him in the back 4 times while heading to his vehicle

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OssiansFolly t1_isxp5hf wrote

Replying to GrannyTurtle (#140,186)

A large basis of their beliefs is actually on defending others. Much of what makes a Sikh standout (Five Ks and other garb) are reminders of this. I grew up with a Sikh temple on the corner of my street and in highschool my theology class assigned us to go out to a different religious ceremony and experience their traditions, worship, and speak with the community, so I spent some time at that temple. They were very welcoming, incredibly nice, and when I did my presentation to the class one of them came to school that day to show the class the articles of clothing and talk to the class about their faith. Since then I've always loved speaking to and meeting new Sikhs in my community.

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Number6isNo1 t1_isxpaeh wrote

Replying to Hostillian (#140,862)

There are sometimes giant Sikh weddings and events in the building where I work. They are a lot of guys that get hammered and there is always at least one fight. The fights are always the same, lol, two dudes start fighting, two huge groups form and get the two original guys apart, then there is a little yelling and everyone goes back to partying and throwing dollar bills.

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MrsPickerelGoes2Mars t1_isxqcwa wrote

What a terrible article. Why do we have to hear 4000 times about the latest idiotic thought of Marjorie Taylor Green, and in contrast only get a few words of an explanation that this guy shot while walking back to his patrol car after traffic stop.

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MrsPickerelGoes2Mars t1_isxqjik wrote

Replying to GrannyTurtle (#140,186)

We have zillions of them in Toronto. They're really good people. They all have to do community service on a regular basis, often by working in these kitchens that they have in their temples, where anyone can just walk in off the street and eat. Gosh they make our society so much better we are so happy to have them

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SpoppyIII t1_isxs5ng wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#141,636)

Living your life hunting for reasons to be upset, even if you feel righteous and even if you are correct in your position, is bad for you.

You don't need to assume a person is mean-spirited, ignorant, inconsiderate, stupid, or any combination of those traits just because it's technically possible to read and interpret something they wrote in a way that is unkind toward some entity or group.

Please stop stressing yourself out like this.

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FlyBird200 t1_isyagdg wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#141,636)

You are correct. This website is full of this same dog whistle whenever reddit talks about the Sikhs. People always comment that to imply Muslims may deserve the hate crimes but Sikhs do not.

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elijuicyjones t1_isycaey wrote

Americans love Sikhs

They make America so much better with their peaceful and guardian ways. Also NGL, the head scarves are extremely dashing🧣

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Jim3001 t1_isyi43b wrote

This man doing everything in his power to get state sponsored suicide.

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uCyanotical t1_isyw35k wrote

"I am not going back to jail"

-man going back to jail.

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[deleted] t1_isyyxcr wrote

Replying to Furt_III (#142,004)

Doesn't seem that way to me. Even if so, it is a doubly bad look if you happen to kill the first and only cop of a particular ethnic/religious group. To me it reads of Islamophobia, as the guy could've killed any cop on any opportunity

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shmokeybear69 t1_isz3fo7 wrote

I hope they tried to put as many non white officers in the court room that day just to make this racist uncomfortable af

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kmmontandon t1_isz4tlv wrote

Replying to darkesthour613 (#141,711)

> And honestly it's pretty unprofessional to have a gang of law enforcement intimidating an accused like that

This was after he was convicted of cold-bloodedly murdering another police officer, and after a profane outburst aimed at the jury. He was a violent criminal, you bet those bailiffs are keeping a close eye on him.

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[deleted] t1_iszdwto wrote

Replying to Furt_III (#146,288)

Sure but if that is the case it would make it seem as though the murderer wasn't just out to kill a cop either. But regardless I do not really trust what the snitch nor he has to say about the motive

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MrRumfoord t1_iszrrk7 wrote

Replying to lmnjello (#141,396)

I can kind of see where /u/Vakulum is coming from. You could say, "This is sad because Sikhs are generally peaceful" and you can say, "This is sad/stupid because people who commit hate crimes against Sikhs are often actually targeting Muslim Arabs" and there's no ambiguity. But if you say, "Sikhs are generally peaceful people but they get mistaken for Muslim Arabs" it sounds a little like there's an unstated assertion that Muslims aren't generally peaceful.

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lmnjello t1_iszsezc wrote

Replying to MrRumfoord (#147,321)

I could see that. After reading it again it could be taken as “Sikhs are peaceful, unlike Arab Muslims”. I didn’t see it that way but I can see how it could come off that way, especially to Muslims.

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appleflaxen t1_it0bu0r wrote

Raise your hand if you're surprised the "I wouldn't lie to the jury" defense failed.

The guy doesn't have very good judgment.

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GrannyTurtle t1_it1626s wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#140,780)

Don’t put words in my mouth. It is the bigoted louts who make this mistake because THEY think Arabs are bad guys.

I have worked with Muslims from two continents and have nothing but respect and affection for them. (Not to mention the heavenly baklava he would bring back after his annual visit to his parents’ country!)

I also have known Sikhs and many people from other religions in my 6+ decades. I find them all fascinating. It saddens me that many people are so ignorant that they mistake vastly different cultures for each other.

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Wounded_Hand t1_it2di7g wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#145,562)

His words spoken during the murder were about going back to jail. His words and actions in court were about hating law enforcement.

Why don’t you give us the evidence on why you think this was racially motivated? Or are you one of those who believes everything is racially motivated?

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[deleted] t1_it2mvrv wrote

Replying to Wounded_Hand (#152,783)

How can we believe anything he says then. Also sure , my evidence for hsg it is racially motivated is the fact he didn't kill a white cop the last time he was pulled over

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