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Judi Lynn

(160,516 posts)
Mon May 25, 2020, 08:47 PM May 2020

ASIAN COUPLE ATTACKED BY XENOPHOBE

COVID-19'S 'All Your Fault'
5/25/2020 11:50 AM PT



(video at link)

An Asian man was attacked in Seattle by a guy who slapped, shoved and spit on him ... and it was all out of revenge over the coronavirus, and now cops are on the hunt.

As awful as it is, it's actually even worse because cops say the culprit has been threatening Asian residents all over the City.




The man allegedly told the Asian couple "it's all your fault" ... clearly referring to the coronavirus pandemic and the fact it originated in China and the government was hyper-secretive.

Cops say this is the same guy who was harassing Asians at Golden Gardens Park.

In one attack, police say the man approached an Asian woman in her car, knocked on her window, asking, "Where are you from? Where is your ID?" Cops say the man was also taking pictures of the victim's car and yelling, "Chinese disease ... they bring it here!"

More:

https://www.tmz.com/
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cayugafalls

(5,640 posts)
1. This is my fear for my wife.
Mon May 25, 2020, 08:54 PM
May 2020

If any covidiot says anything to her or tries something, I am not sure I could contain myself. I need to keep my cool. Of course, my wife reads these stories and hears from her friends in New York and Boston and she is being very careful and refuses to even go into stores here in Texas.

I am thinking about getting some mace and having her practice with it just in case. I am disgusted with this whole situation and what I am starting to think and become.

Peace.

Doodley

(9,088 posts)
2. People who act this way are haters. If it wasn't Asians or anyone who looks Asian, it would be gays
Mon May 25, 2020, 09:52 PM
May 2020

or black folk or liberals or whoever. Remember, most people welcome your wife. It isn't worth getting into an altercation with an aggressive hate-filed hothead who may be armed and should be in a high-security institution.

cayugafalls

(5,640 posts)
4. You are right, of course. My wife refuses to even acknowledge haters.
Mon May 25, 2020, 10:03 PM
May 2020

I need to remember who I am and do the same.

Thank you for the reminder.

Karadeniz

(22,509 posts)
5. I think mace or pepper spray is a good idea and not only for your wife. Lots of people are being
Mon May 25, 2020, 11:47 PM
May 2020

Intruded upon for wearing a mask.

onetexan

(13,036 posts)
8. Where are you in TX? I have asian friends in most of the major cities and haven't heard of any
Tue May 26, 2020, 07:20 PM
May 2020

attacks here. There are larger populations of Asians in these cities which are more diverse, and many asian supermarkets, restaurants and businesses. I've also seen lots of people of other races & ethnicities frequent these establishments as well. The Austin area where i am is especially liberal so it's definitely not an issue here. We revel in the cultural diversity and amazing ethnic food scene.

cayugafalls

(5,640 posts)
9. We are in a North Houston suburb.
Tue May 26, 2020, 07:42 PM
May 2020

My son has experienced discriminatory bullying and harassment. I have been asked why I would marry someone like that...

While I understand your point and agree that Austin is a very liberal area, my experiences have been different. I am not looking for trouble and, like my wife, avoid people's gaze and confrontations. What I am talking about is the simple fact that both myself and my wife will be wearing masks and gloves for the foreseeable future and, while I do not anticipate any trouble, I am not ruling it out as we live in a VERY red area.

As an FYI, here are 2 articles about attacks on Asians in Texas and Houston. There are some other stories that I will try and find links to if you'd like.

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/You-can-help-end-the-spike-in-anti-Asian-bias-15232113.php

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/03/31/suspect-tried-to-kill-asian-american-family-at-a-texas-sams-club-over-coronavirus-fears-reports-say/

onetexan

(13,036 posts)
10. That's horrible! Thank you for the article. Mace would be a good idea for your wife & son as well to
Tue May 26, 2020, 08:21 PM
May 2020

protect themselves. Houston has a huge population of asians who contribute many millions to the city, state & national coffers. It's highly diverse so i'm surprised to hear about these attacks. Very sad in deed.

dalton99a

(81,455 posts)
3. That asshole will soon run into someone who can give him a serious ass-kicking
Mon May 25, 2020, 09:56 PM
May 2020

or worse


Someone in Seattle knows him:

Judi Lynn

(160,516 posts)
6. Yes, definitely hope his photo will get seen a lot.
Tue May 26, 2020, 02:31 AM
May 2020

Hoping there is one or more shoes out there with his name on it.

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