Sikh Shooting in Wisconsin | Information and Resources
Over the past 12 hours #templeshooting has been covering the twittersphere. It is a reference to the tragedy that occurred early this morning in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, where a gunman entered a Gurdwara during Sunday divan and killed six sangat members, wounding many more. Sikhs around the country reacted almost immediately to this event – posting updates on Facebook and Twitter, speaking to news outlets, filling in gaps of misinfomation, supporting Sikh organizations who have been working diligently with local officials and government agencies and community members who started up a fund for the families of the victims. While this has been an incredibly traumatic experience for the Sikh American community, we are inspired by the actions of the police officer who came to the aid of the sangat members – potentially preventing a larger massacre. We are comforted by the support of our friends and colleagues who have reached out to the Sikh community offering their solidarity.
Here we have started a running list of articles, resources and community gatherings. We hope this will be a way for you to learn about the events and about ways for you to stay engaged.
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Please keep us updated on any new experienes that happen regarding the American public and you as they should have more knowledge of Sikhs now…
another important piece by vijay prashad: http://www.counterpunch.org/2012/08/06/the-sense-…
another one by rinku sen: http://colorlines.com/archives/2012/08/how_long_b…
and one more by harsha walia, whose brother is a member of the oak ridge sangat: http://www.racialicious.com/2012/08/06/hate-crime…
I have three suggestions.
1. We should start protecting Gurudwara’s using our own armed people (part of US basic rights and Sikhi to bear arms, when its required).
2. We should have a common website, like sikhcoalition.org where any Sikh can post suspicious activity. Everybody’s phone has a camera and even videos can be taken. The internet is the world’s biggest knowledgebase so any posting can be researched and preventive actions can be taken, accordingly.
3. Each local community should spread awareness with local forces and other religions.
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