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Mathematics M.S. Student and TA @ California State University, Fresno | Teaching, Research

Another test for our humanity! When observing these scenes, please ask yourself: What do you see? Do you witness a human being subjected to inhumane treatment by a terrorist solider who is terrorizing civilians and violeting international laws and not even allowing medical staff to do their job? Or have you been influenced by media portrayals that label this individual as a 'barbaric terrorist' simply because of their Muslim or Arab identity, leading you to dehumanize them and justify treating them without dignity? I believe that what distinguishes us from animals is our capacity for thought, analysis, and understanding. Even in times of conflict, we still need to see engagements between parties of equal power, maintaining a distinction between military forces and peaceful civilians and human beings rather than targeting civilians, children, and peaceful individuals. Furthermore, as human beings, we should have the ability to share resources and coexist peacefully. Shouldn't we accept and tolerate each other's existence rather than resorting to violence? Still, when the focus is about Muslims and Arabs, the world often forgets fundamental values and international laws. The phrase "it is complicated" is too readily used, halting any humanitarian discussion about humans inherent right to live peacefully. Remember, at any moment, you can choose to care more about humanity and BASIC human rights. We are all in a continuous process of learning and growth that will never come to an end! It's essential to recognize when our actions cause harm to others and strive to improve our conduct, rectifying any behaviors that cause unintended harm on those around us. We all live under the same sky, breathe the same air, we are all human beings and we need to respect and accept the existence of one another…

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