OPINION: I’ve been praised for wearing my U.S. military uniform, writes Kanwar Singh. I’ve also been subjected to harassment, racial profiling and even threats for wearing my turban.
from happening. As citizens, we should raise our voices in support of policies that make preventing hate crimes and acts of domestic terrorism easier. Our elected officials should continue to strive to promote diversity and inclusion in the lawmaking process. We also need to ensure that more resources are available for houses of worship that want to strengthen their own security., racial profiling and even threats for wearing my turban.
As my hero, the late Civil Rights movement legend Rep. John Lewis used to say, get in “good trouble.” He said: When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to continue to speak up, to speak out.Ultimately, we must take a stand. It isn’t just law enforcement or members of the military, but all of us who can take action to make America a safer place for our neighbors. For me, the Oak Creek anniversary is a good reminder of that responsibility. I urge you not to wait until your community is impacted by violent hate before doing the same.
As the Sikh faith teaches us, we need to live without fear and hate, and also do our part to make the world a better place for all human beings.Kanwar Singh is a volunteer for the Sikh Coalition and a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army . Per the request of the author, it is noted — as is the case with all Cognoscenti commentaries — that the views expressed in this article are those solely of the author. They do not reflect the official policy or position of the National Guard, Department of the Army, Department of Defense, commonwealth of Massachusetts or the U.S. government.
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