Tweeps reminded Islamophobes that #MuslimLivesMatter
Silence of media on recent killing of 3 Arab Muslims in #ChapelHillShooting forced tweeps to react
LAHORE: (Web Desk) – Three Arab Muslims were killed in North Carolina state of the United States of America (USA) in a horrifying act on February 10, 2015. The unfortunate Muslims, named as Deah Shaddy Barakat, Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha and Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha were killed in #ChapelHillShooting at their home when a self-confessed atheist Craig Stephen Hicks shot at them. Police has reported that the killer used to quarrel with neighbors frequently over various issues and he shot the Muslim neighbors because of some parking issue.
However, a large number of people have rejected the story being offered by the accused and they firmly believe that the murders were religiously motivated. The thing that they resented the most was the relative low tone adopted by the media that generally runs marathon transmissions when the killings are done by Muslims. There were others who urged the media to #CallItTerrorism as happens every time the accused is a Muslim.
On Twitter, there were several hashtags trending about the incident but one that attracted the tweeps most was #MuslimLivesMatter.
People generally didn t buy the story that the problem was just about some parking issue between the neighbors.
The police want us to believe this dude killed three kids, execution style over a parking dispute? #ChapelHillShooting #MuslimLivesMatter
— Jeremy Morrell (@BlackSantaFTW) February 12, 2015
Some used satire to press that the issue wasn t just some neighborhood conflict.
If you believe this is about a parking spot, I have a bridge to sell you. #ChapelHillShooting #Islamophobia #MuslimLivesMatter
— Afshaan Jiwaji (@ajiwaji) February 12, 2015
People seemed quite shocked over media s overall silence over the matter.
IF THIS WAS A WHITE FAMILY AND A MUSLIM SHOOTER PEOPLE WOULDNT STOP TALKING ABOUT IT #MuslimLivesMatter
— The Kentucky Gay (@OG_KG1) February 12, 2015
Some quoted the twentieth century Muslim thinker from USA Malcom X as they felt media was deliberately trying to cover up the issue.
It is unfortunate how true this is #MuslimLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/GRFdOE3MsL
— Sara (@_sara_ba_) February 12, 2015
Some resented the fact that they had to trend a hashtag just to remind the media that #MuslimLivesMatter..
It s sad that we have to create a hashtag to get something important noticed. #MuslimLivesMatter
— Brienne Leach (@LeachBrienne) February 12, 2015
Rehling reminded the American policy-makers that there was a time when they were friends with the terrorists.
America seemed to be OK with Islam when they were fighting the Soviets in Afghanistan. #MuslimLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/K3tDYTxIqA
— JRehling (@JRehling) February 12, 2015
Tweeps sent love to the dead. And many of them were White people, proving that the haters are small in number.
For those suffering in Chapel Hill and for the families who have suffered a great loss, sending you light and love. #MuslimLivesMatter
— Kellie Lynn Ketcham (@KellieKetcham) February 12, 2015
Solidarity & much love from #Ferguson to our Muslim sisters and brothers, black, brown or otherwise #MuslimLivesMatter #ChapelHillShooting
— ReWyldStL (@ReWyldStL) February 12, 2015
There were yet others who criticized the hate-mongers saying things against Muslims even when they were on the receiving end of an incident.
I m on Twitter to see the response over #ChapelHillShooting & am DISGUSTED @ the wave of hate against Muslims on here! #MuslimLivesMatter
— Mrs Skinner (@K_Skinner1987) February 12, 2015
And there was no shortage of the apologists either.
#MuslimLivesMatter - Well yes, but perhaps they should also stop killing each other...
— Dave Green (@whatsleftofleft) February 12, 2015
#MuslimLivesMatter except for those who are involved in, or in any way support terrorism.
— EagleGraphs (@EagleGraphs) February 12, 2015
Some were worried about their loved ones in view of this new Anti-Muslim wave in the US and West.
My cousin converted to Islam 5 years ago, do I have to worry about him being on the news for his faith? #MuslimLivesMatter
— Max Brown (@weird0e) February 12, 2015
But most importantly, there were people calling for giving up all hatred and uniting with each other.
We MUST Come together & FIGHT for TRUE #Equality in #AmeriKKKa & STOP White Racist HATE that Divides us #MuslimLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter
— #BlackInAmeriKKKa (@OG_E_Supreme) February 12, 2015 