I'm... different. I have Asperger's, which comes with its own set of issues (and abilities!), and I'm queer (for more about me go to my profile). I was inspired to do this by my friend @The_Mystical_Eye's story The Big Book of Gay (check it out!) He...
Ok, I have something really serious to talk about. Take a look at this poster:
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This was, according to one of my friends, sent out to families in the UK. I know only 16.666% of my readers are from the UK, but this is relevant to EVERYONE. This is so wrong on so many levels.
Well, you say, the last 3 and the third ones are ridiculous, so obviously they weren't serious, right?
Even if the original makers of this poster made it as a joke, it's NOT FUNNY and it WILL BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY. So, my friend has declared that April 3rd is now LOVE a muslim day. So, here's how it'll work.
Open the door or be polite to a muslim: 10 points
Complement their headscarf: 25 points
Give them a hug (if given permission) or just say something meaningful and nice: 50 points
Vote on this chapter so more people see it: 100 points
Mention this in one of your own books or just spread the word online: 250 points
Post posters about it around your community to bring awareness: 500 points
Offer shelter on this day to any Muslims you know that are afraid or think they will be in danger because of this poster: 1000 points
Or use the Official love a muslim day poster, which is this:
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Host an event promoting the safety, love and acceptance of Muslims in your community: 2500 points.
What do these points buy you? KARMA! Because being kind is and should be absolutely free. Do the right thing, guys. Help these people in a time of extreme Islamophobia.
