I'm amazed that this is enough to spark discussion when the reaction to it is so unbelievably obvious.
1. If any part of the reaction was racially motivated, that is deplorable.
2. To the extent this was done out of caution, the same action should be taken regardless of what colour skin the person has or what he or she believes in.
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