Sikh Community Unites to Differentiate Between Sikhs and Terrorists
Temple members say this isn't the first attack on the Sikh community since 9/11, but the largest concern right now is for the estimated 10 children who witnessed the shooting on Sunday.
Oak Creek Centennial Church was filled Monday with dozens of grieving Sikh members in hushed conversation, holding hands and exchanging looks of frustration and sadness. And while Wisconsin weeps for the victims of the shooting, those feelings of mourning are extending beyond state borders. “The Sikh community is in utter shock and disbelief at the senseless and tragic shooting which should not befall on any house of worship,” said Dr. Bhupinder Singh Sini said at a press conference conducted by members of the Sikh community. “Six Sikhs were gunned down.” Sunday morning, seven people were killed at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek. A 40-year-old Army veteran — one of the seven fatalities — has been identified as the lone gunman …
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nick
7:25 pm on Monday, August 6, 2012
what could you say my heart goes to the sikh community, just stupid human being hurting and killing fellow human being. more ›