San Francisco, which boasts a significant Sikh community is currently dealing with an alarming amount of hate crimes that target the Sikhs.
According to the Sikh Coalition 1 out of every 10 Sikhs have been harassed or victimized. Apparently, two-thirds of the 1,370 people who were surveyed claim to have been physically attacked. This is very surprising given that San Francisco, as well as the Bay Area in general, prides itself on being an open-minded and accepting place. This article highlights the grievances of the Sikh community. Hate crimes directed at any individual or group are completely unacceptable, however they seem to be more prevalent than one would imagine.
I wonder why these stories have not been covered more in the media...any thoughts?
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