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A shooting in Atlanta, USA, on the 16th, puts America’s morality to the test. Of the 8 deaths, 6 Asians, including 4 Koreans, are from racial hate crimes. The United States government has a moral obligation to discover the truth of the case and take follow-up action to combat racism. Only then, as the leader of the democratic world, will you have the right to speak about human rights in China, North Korea and Myanmar.
The United States is correct to apply the statement made by President Joe Biden on the 21st day of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Day in the Atlanta shootings. In a statement, President Biden said: “I admit that systematic racism and white supremacy are the horrible poisons that have plagued America.” “We need to change our minds and the laws that allow discrimination in the United States,” he emphasized. As his statement suggests, the United States should reflect on whether the Atlanta shootings are the result of white supremacy and racism. Even if it is true that the aggressor suffers from sex addiction, it must be admitted that prejudice against race has been the trigger for the incident, since it was directed at Asians. The United States must change the laws to prevent hate crimes against Asians and reject any behavior that instills hatred in American hearts. In particular, it should be noted that after the broadcast of Corona 19, hate crimes against Asians are increasing rapidly. According to a California State University survey, there were 122 cases of hate crimes against Asians in 15 cities in the United States last year, 150% more than the previous year. However, the response from the US police remains insufficient. On the first day of the incident, the police made a statement that appeared to put the motive for the crime on sex addiction. It is the behavior that ignores the essence of the matter, which is still limited to the principle position of investigating with all the possibilities open.
The US Department of State publishes annual national reports on human rights each year. It is about examining the human rights situation in each country and reflecting it on foreign policy. The United States discussed the human rights of Xinjiang and Hong Kong residents at a high-level meeting with China on the 18th. To be recognized for the authenticity of such foreign policy, it is necessary to more firmly tackle racial hate crimes in the country.
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