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Andreas Lubitz

Posted inEquality, General, Media, News/Politics

Terrorism or mental illness? Why race matters

Suntosh Pillay by Suntosh Pillay 7 April 20158 April 2015

When co-pilot Andreas Lubitz crashed the Germanwings plane, killing 149 people, “mental illness” was deployed as an explanation. If he wore a turban and had a beard, and if I were a betting man, I would put my money on the media labelling him a terrorist. Where would you put your money? Be honest. Have […]

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