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So, Unlikely To Have A 'Coexist' Bumper Sticker On Her Pickup, Huh?
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Xenophobia, it's not just for Americans (or Europeans) anymore! Take the case of a woman arrested after allegedly punching and ripping the hijab off a Muslim woman at a supermarket in London, Ontario. What sells this story as particularly troubling is the photo of the accused, a very angry-looking woman in a Canada t-shirt; it's the stereotype of the Love It or Leave It, low-information folks who make up the demographic that just plain hates based on appearance. The thing is, does someone like that represent a lot of people, a plurality, or just a minor segment of the population? Is this an isolated case or indicative of a widespread problem? That's a question the media never asks in the wake of a high-profile incident, but it's fair to wonder. (London Free Press)
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