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☆ PSA ABOUT FRANCE ☆

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
(but really, this is serious)

I'm not really entirely sure what to say to be honest. I'm pretty sure all of you heard about the terrorist attacks in France, and I just wanted to say something.

To all of my readers in France - especially any in Paris - I hope you're okay, and that your friends and family are okay too. The whole of France will be dealing with the aftermath of this and I just want to say that all of you and those who were injured or lost their lives are in my heart right now. Just know that if you feel the need to talk to somebody about anything, I'm here for you whenever I can be. (I run on GMT though so keep that in mind if I don't answer your messages straight away)

I do believe that it's important for all of us to stick by France right now, and not to let the terrorists win.

DO NOT, however, make the predominantly racist mistake of pinning this on all Muslims. Islam is an extremely peaceful religion, and one of their most important values is peace. This attack was planned by a very specific group of people (who just happen to be Muslim) and it's not fair to blame millions of people for their actions. There are assholes in every religion, country and race. Unfortunately that is just the nature of the world we live in, so do not use this as an opportunity to be racist. If you do so, you're a fùcking àsshole, regardless of the circumstances. Nobody condemns all white people when high school shootings occur, and those are a regular thing. Appreciate that you have the privilege of not having to take responsibility for other people's actions and don't be a dìck.

That's all I had to say. Excuse the little rant right there, but anti-islamism and racism are very prominent issues right now and it's important that we don't allow them take our focus off of France, or let them get any worse.

Love you guys,

- Gold xo