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MineralMan

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4. There is a stereotype of people from Somalia.

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Thu Jan 8, 2026, 09:42 AM

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It is not accurate, but that stereotype exists. As far as stupid people go, that is all they need to violate people's rights. "You look like...You resemble the description of...We got a call about a suspicious looking person..."

Like that. If they want to detain or arrest someone, there's always a way.

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