This Tote Bag Proves How Ridiculous Xenophobia Is

Being afraid of another culture or spewing vitriol toward people who are different to you is ignorant and dangerous.People around the world are murdered, attacked, and persecuted for what they look like, what they believe inand where they came fromevery day.Xenophobia is senseless and horrific.Which is why this photo that journalist Nader Al-Sarras snapped in Berlin, Germany, is so powerful: The image has taken off on both Facebook and Twitter, with many users saying theyd like to get a tote for themselves.@zarahsultana @LovelyCorrine ooh I want one! Sonia Heap (@SoniaHeap) August 16, 2016 @zarahsultana I want this and I want to wear it everywhere in solidarity. Rowena (@Rowena_SW) August 17, 2016 @zarahsultana @cxcope I kind of want one! Alexis Araneta (@mllealexis) August 17, 2016 Others were confused as to the meaning of the message.@exitthelemming How can something that say it aim to terrify people like me be funny' It doesn't scare me as I wouldn't give a 2nd thought Susanne Traynor (@Christmaspud) August 17, 2016 But fellow Twitter users were right there to provide answers.@Christmaspud because when you realise what it means (when someone tells you) you realise your fear is irrational and silly, and that's good Samuel West (@exitthelemming) August 17, 2016 Our favorite response to the image was this suggestion:@zarahsultana @poemblaze perhaps someone should hand these out at a Trump rally Barico (@NJBarico) August 16, 2016 Palestinian graphic design/print shop Rock Paper Scissorscreated the tote and it can be seen in better detail on their Instagram feed. Tote bags available ya jama3a A photo posted by Rock Paper Scissors (@rps.mafia) on Apr 25, 2016 at 3:58am PDT The bags appear to be available for purchase at Berlins Urban Spree, an artistic space dedicated to urban cultures through exhibitions, artist residencies, DIY workshops, concerts, an art store and a large Biergarten.If it hasnt already been said enough: cant we all just get along' -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
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