What's disappointing Peter *still* seems to not know why this is so wrong
The question implies that due to Tarek's Muslimness, Peter thinks there is chance he might be okay with a gruesome beheading & he must disassociate himself to *prove* that's not true
This is not okay
The question implies that due to Tarek's Muslimness, Peter thinks there is chance he might be okay with a gruesome beheading & he must disassociate himself to *prove* that's not true
This is not okay
https://twitter.com/PeterRNeumann/status/1322286388331642880
Given the gruesome murder is so horrific, it is easy to think: "who wouldn't want to speak out against it"
But most people - especially those in positions of authority & influence - know how wrong it is to assume collective responsibility.
But most people - especially those in positions of authority & influence - know how wrong it is to assume collective responsibility.
Why should an ordinary Muslim here, *have* to say he disagrees with a disgusting murder?
Do all white people have to say they disagree about all disgusting white murders? Or terrorist acts? Or state overreach? Or white supremacy? Or...
Do all white people have to say they disagree about all disgusting white murders? Or terrorist acts? Or state overreach? Or white supremacy? Or...
Or are we smart enough not to ask in one case, but obtuse enough not to, in the other?
But the problem is that this racist way of thinking has become embedded.
I don't blame ordinary people (& that's why Muslim orgs publicising position is important in some cases)
But the problem is that this racist way of thinking has become embedded.
I don't blame ordinary people (& that's why Muslim orgs publicising position is important in some cases)
The issue is that the structures which have embedded this, and those in power & influence, who should know better, who have perpetuated this.
That's why it's more important that Peter is called out for this - than the numerous no-name trolls who attack Muslims in the public.
That's why it's more important that Peter is called out for this - than the numerous no-name trolls who attack Muslims in the public.
Tarek's own thread is a more powerful & clearer explanation of why this is so problematic
https://twitter.com/Tarek_Younis_/status/1322467138112815105?s=19
What I didn't mention in this thread - is that questions to white people about why they all don't condemn white supremacy etc - aren't as problematic, because of the broader securitised narrative where a non-answer has far more ramifications for a Muslim.
The initial tweet by Peter has now been deleted. Here it is, for those who wish to understand the discussion. 
Also Tarek has noted others have been deleted like this. It is important that deletion should not occur on issues like this without apology & accountability. This cannot be seen as an error. It was a deliberate choice.
https://twitter.com/Tarek_Younis_/status/1322496455349837824?s=19
It is positive to see an apology and deletion. But it seems there is a misunderstanding of what the issue was.
It is not merely a question of tone. It is an Islamophobic trope to expect a Muslim to have to respond to a terrorist attack.
It's wrong to do & it's good to apologise
It is not merely a question of tone. It is an Islamophobic trope to expect a Muslim to have to respond to a terrorist attack.
It's wrong to do & it's good to apologise
But this error by Peter was one of falling into an Islamophobic trope
And it is wrong for Peter to play the victim when people highlight this, especially when Tarek is the victim.
And it is even worse that it encourages this type of response 👇🏽👇🏽
And it is wrong for Peter to play the victim when people highlight this, especially when Tarek is the victim.
And it is even worse that it encourages this type of response 👇🏽👇🏽
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