I have a question I'd like to ask that will most likely start a struggle session, but i'ma ask anyway: do you guys believe that there is a problem of Islamic extremism in France and, if so, how do you think it ought to be addressed? I am not saying France doesn't have issues with racism and Islamophobia, because they obviously do, and I also do think that Macron's recent use of the term "islamo-leftism" to denounce gender, race, and post-colonial studies is both racist and hilariously stupid. With that said, what do you guys think is the best way to address the recent killings?

Also, at the risk of greatly increasing the possibility of a struggle session, I may as well ask if/how the issue of terrorism in Xinjiang compares to the situation in France, and whether a similar re-education policy would useful. Also I swear I'm not trying to be inflammatory, I've just been mulling this over and this is basically the only place on the internet where I can ask these questions and expect sane responses. Thanks for reading.

  • lizbo [she/her]
    hexagon
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    4 years ago

    Hi comrade! I know my response to this post is very late, I was having personal issues and didn't check my inbox for several weeks. I just wanted to let you know that: (a) I was really hoping to hear from a Muslim comrade, so thanks for your response! and (b) this provides some really good insight into the difficulties faced my Muslims in France. I especially really appreciated this comment:

    how little opportunity working class people really have in a racist culture that doesn’t explicitly allow any other identity than French

    Thanks for your response, it has definitely given me some good perspective!