Hate toward South Asians ‘skyrocketing’ in Canada, report says

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There’s been a sharp rise in online hate targeting the South Asian community in Canada, spurred in part by a domestic extremist group and the spread of anti-immigration messaging, according to a new report published by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD).

“We did see on X specifically that South Asians were really disproportionately targeted compared to some other ethnic and religious minorities” said Steven Rai, a domestic extremism analyst with ISD, in an interview with CTV News.

The report — which found anti-South Asian the has “been skyrocketing” both online and offline — is an analysis of high-level quantitative data specifically seeking posts with slurs targeting South Asian communities and filtering for those either coming from or referencing Canada.

“Our analysis found that posts containing anti-South Asian slurs increased by more than 1,350 percent from 2023 to 2024 on X (formerly Twitter), with police-reported hate crimes against South Asians in Canada increasing by more than 227 percent between 2019 and 2023,” the report states.

Rai called the findings “absolutely staggering.” He said the research also looked at other groups, for example Muslims, and the found hateful posts targeting those communities were stable in terms of quantity.

“That’s not to say other forms of hate aren’t incredibly important and concerning, but what really caught my eye here was just how much anti-South Asian hate specifically is rising,” Rai said.

The report comes amid separate analysis by the ISD digging into online domestic extremism in Canada. The institute defines targeted hate as any activity that “seeks to dehumanize, demonize, harass, threaten, or incite violence against an individual or community based on religion, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or migrant status.”

Rai said he decided to do quantitative data analysis of posts targeting South Asians after he personally noticed an increase in hateful posts, and wanted to see whether the numbers supported his theory.

“And then I started to notice that the narratives painting Indians and other South Asian groups as invaders, as dirty, as criminals, really started to take off on social media,” he said.

“Unsurprisingly but unfortunately, we did see a really clear rise in the data beginning in late 2023 and over the course of 2024,” he added.

According to the report, the posts also target South Asian politicians in Canada, with a spike in posts during the April federal election, in particular aimed at former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.

Rai said there are seemingly several factors affecting the issue, one of them being Canadians seemingly conflating concerns around the housing crisis, a lack of job opportunities and other economic anxieties as being the fault of immigration policy.

“And they’re sort of linking what they perceive as a weakness in the Canadian economy to an influx in immigration,” Rai explained. “So that’s the first piece for a lot of Canadians.”

“And then they’re looking at who are the most visible ethnic minorities in Canada, and we see a huge South Asian population there — in places like Brampton (Ont.) or Surrey (B.C.) — so South Asians have become visible targets for a lot of people who are looking for a scapegoat and for someone to blame for these economic problems,” he added.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised a cap on immigration numbers, in part to ease pressure on the housing sector.

The ISD report also included a case analysis of the white supremacist group Diagalon, which became prominent during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Canada, and the leaders of which Rai said “are really heavily promoting this hate against Indian people, specifically.”

According to the report, the dataset also found that Indian people specifically were targeted using language invoking the Great Replacement, an online conspiracy theory that elites are trying to deliberately change demographics by increasing non-white migration.

Extending the data search to include not just posts within Canada, but also those mentioning the country, Rai said, allowed him to also see that Canada is also being held up as an example of what might happen when a country is supposedly “overtaken” by “non-white invaders.”
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So who’s this online domestic extremist group? I want to follow along and steal more memes.
 
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with police-reported hate crimes against South Asians in Canada increasing by more than 227 percent between 2019 and 2023,”
And by how much did the South Asian population increase between 2019 and 2023?
 

This company is single handedly responsible for bringing most of the Indians into Canada. Go to Mumbai, the lineup is long. GO THERE! Like actually go there. It is a total replacement migration and you will never call someone a theorist or racist again.
 

There’s been a sharp rise in online hate targeting the South Asian community in Canada, spurred in part by a domestic extremist group and the spread of anti-immigration messaging, according to a new report published by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD).

“We did see on X specifically that South Asians were really disproportionately targeted compared to some other ethnic and religious minorities” said Steven Rai, a domestic extremism analyst with ISD, in an interview with CTV News.

The report — which found anti-South Asian the has “been skyrocketing” both online and offline — is an analysis of high-level quantitative data specifically seeking posts with slurs targeting South Asian communities and filtering for those either coming from or referencing Canada.

“Our analysis found that posts containing anti-South Asian slurs increased by more than 1,350 percent from 2023 to 2024 on X (formerly Twitter), with police-reported hate crimes against South Asians in Canada increasing by more than 227 percent between 2019 and 2023,” the report states.

Rai called the findings “absolutely staggering.” He said the research also looked at other groups, for example Muslims, and the found hateful posts targeting those communities were stable in terms of quantity.

“That’s not to say other forms of hate aren’t incredibly important and concerning, but what really caught my eye here was just how much anti-South Asian hate specifically is rising,” Rai said.

The report comes amid separate analysis by the ISD digging into online domestic extremism in Canada. The institute defines targeted hate as any activity that “seeks to dehumanize, demonize, harass, threaten, or incite violence against an individual or community based on religion, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or migrant status.”

Rai said he decided to do quantitative data analysis of posts targeting South Asians after he personally noticed an increase in hateful posts, and wanted to see whether the numbers supported his theory.

“And then I started to notice that the narratives painting Indians and other South Asian groups as invaders, as dirty, as criminals, really started to take off on social media,” he said.

“Unsurprisingly but unfortunately, we did see a really clear rise in the data beginning in late 2023 and over the course of 2024,” he added.

According to the report, the posts also target South Asian politicians in Canada, with a spike in posts during the April federal election, in particular aimed at former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.

Rai said there are seemingly several factors affecting the issue, one of them being Canadians seemingly conflating concerns around the housing crisis, a lack of job opportunities and other economic anxieties as being the fault of immigration policy.

“And they’re sort of linking what they perceive as a weakness in the Canadian economy to an influx in immigration,” Rai explained. “So that’s the first piece for a lot of Canadians.”

“And then they’re looking at who are the most visible ethnic minorities in Canada, and we see a huge South Asian population there — in places like Brampton (Ont.) or Surrey (B.C.) — so South Asians have become visible targets for a lot of people who are looking for a scapegoat and for someone to blame for these economic problems,” he added.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised a cap on immigration numbers, in part to ease pressure on the housing sector.

The ISD report also included a case analysis of the white supremacist group Diagalon, which became prominent during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Canada, and the leaders of which Rai said “are really heavily promoting this hate against Indian people, specifically.”

According to the report, the dataset also found that Indian people specifically were targeted using language invoking the Great Replacement, an online conspiracy theory that elites are trying to deliberately change demographics by increasing non-white migration.

Extending the data search to include not just posts within Canada, but also those mentioning the country, Rai said, allowed him to also see that Canada is also being held up as an example of what might happen when a country is supposedly “overtaken” by “non-white invaders.”
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In other words Canadians are coming to their senses?
 
Copy pasta from Grok about the Institute of Strategic Dialog since their 'report' is what this garbage piece is based on. Follow the money,


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The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) has faced various criticisms and challenges, primarily centered around its methodologies, perceived biases, and the broader implications of its work on countering extremism and disinformation. Below is a deeper exploration of these criticisms, drawing on available information and analysis, with a focus on specific concerns raised by critics and the challenges ISD navigates in its operations.

1. Accusations of Political Bias
  • Criticism: One of the most prominent criticisms of ISD is that it disproportionately targets conservative or right-leaning groups and individuals under the label of "extremism" or "disinformation." Critics, particularly from conservative circles, argue that ISD’s focus on far-right extremism and online hate speech often conflates mainstream conservative viewpoints with extremist ideologies. For example, some X posts and blogs have claimed ISD’s reports unfairly flag right-wing political discourse, such as discussions on immigration or free speech, as potential extremist content.
    • Specific Claims: In 2020–2021, ISD’s monitoring of election-related disinformation in the U.S. drew scrutiny from conservative commentators who argued that its identification of "misinformation" included legitimate political opinions or skepticism about electoral processes. Some critics pointed to ISD’s partnerships with tech companies like Meta and Google, suggesting these collaborations align with liberal-leaning agendas to censor conservative voices.
    • ISD’s Response: ISD maintains that its work is non-partisan and evidence-based, focusing solely on actors who demonstrably spread hate, violence, or disinformation with harmful intent. It emphasizes its use of rigorous methodologies, such as OSINT and social media analytics, to identify coordinated campaigns rather than individual opinions.
  • Challenge: Balancing the line between harmful disinformation and protected free speech is inherently fraught. ISD must navigate accusations of overreach while ensuring its analyses remain objective. The subjective nature of terms like "hate speech" and "disinformation" fuels distrust among those who feel targeted, especially in polarized political climates.
2. Concerns Over Free Speech
  • Criticism: Some critics argue that ISD’s advocacy for stronger content moderation policies on platforms like X, YouTube, and Facebook risks undermining free expression. Libertarian and free-speech advocates have claimed that ISD’s recommendations—such as deplatforming accounts or flagging content—encourage censorship and create a chilling effect on open discourse. For instance, a 2022 report by ISD on far-right Telegram channels was criticized by some X users for potentially advocating mass content removals without sufficient transparency.
    • Example: Posts on X have occasionally labeled ISD as part of a broader "censorship industrial complex," a term used by critics to describe organizations collaborating with tech platforms and governments to regulate online speech. These critics argue that ISD’s work could lead to over-censorship of dissenting voices, particularly on issues like COVID-19 policies or election integrity.
    • ISD’s Stance: ISD counters that its focus is on harmful content, such as incitement to violence or coordinated disinformation campaigns, not on suppressing legitimate debate. It argues that unchecked extremist content can drown out free speech by fostering intimidation and division.
  • Challenge: ISD faces the delicate task of advocating for platform accountability without fueling perceptions of censorship. This requires clear communication about its criteria for identifying harmful content, which is often opaque to the public, leading to mistrust.
3. Funding and Independence Concerns
  • Criticism: ISD’s funding from governments (e.g., the UK Home Office, U.S. State Department, EU) and tech giants (e.g., Google, Meta) has raised questions about its independence. Critics, including some X commentators, argue that ISD’s financial ties to these entities create conflicts of interest, potentially aligning its research with the agendas of its funders. For example, reliance on tech funding could pressure ISD to prioritize platform-friendly outcomes, while government funding might skew its focus toward state-defined threats.
    • Specific Allegations: In 2023, some U.S.-based blogs and X posts suggested ISD’s involvement in global disinformation initiatives was part of a state-backed effort to control narratives, citing its role in projects like the Global Disinformation Index (GDI), where ISD has been loosely associated.
    • ISD’s Response: ISD discloses its funding sources on its website and insists that its research remains independent. It argues that diverse funding streams allow it to maintain neutrality and focus on evidence-driven outcomes.
  • Challenge: Maintaining credibility while relying on funding from entities with their own political and commercial interests is a persistent issue. ISD must demonstrate that its research is not swayed by external pressures, which requires transparency in its processes and funding agreements.
  • Private Foundations and Philanthropies:
    • ISD receives significant support from major philanthropic organizations, including:
      • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Funds ISD’s counter-disinformation work, particularly in areas like public health misinformation. This has drawn scrutiny, with X posts linking ISD’s funding to Gates’ investments in BioNTech, suggesting potential conflicts of interest in health-related disinformation research
    • Open Society Foundations (OSF): A long-standing funder, OSF supports ISD’s efforts to combat polarization and disinformation. Critics, including X users, claim OSF’s progressive leanings influence ISD’s focus on right-wing extremism over other ideologies.
    • Omidyar Network: Founded by eBay’s Pierre Omidyar, this network supports ISD’s digital policy and disinformation research. Its involvement has been flagged by critics as part of an “oligarch-funded” network shaping online narratives.
    • Other Foundations: Alfred Landecker Foundation, Bertelsmann Stiftung, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, European Climate Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, Robert Bosch Stiftung, and others listed on ISD’s website since 2022, with contributions exceeding £1,000.
  • Criticism: The reliance on high-profile foundations with perceived liberal or globalist agendas fuels accusations of bias. For example, X posts highlight OSF and Omidyar funding as evidence that ISD prioritizes progressive causes, such as pro-Palestine movements, while monitoring right-wing groups. Critics also question whether these funders influence ISD’s research priorities, such as its focus on climate misinformation or election integrity.
  • Tech funding has sparked concerns about ISD’s role in shaping platform content moderation policies. Critics on X and conservative media argue that ISD’s partnerships with tech giants enable censorship of dissenting voices, particularly conservative or anti-establishment views. For instance, a 2021 NPR report noted ISD’s role in identifying climate change skepticism for censorship during the UN’s COP26 summit, which critics cited as overreach.

Other Organizations:
  • ISD works with NGOs and academic institutions, some of which provide funding or in-kind support. Notable partners include the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Global Disinformation Index (GDI), McCain Institute, and the United Nations (UNESCO)

Controversies and Criticisms Surrounding Funding

Perceived Conflicts of Interest:
  • Critics argue that ISD’s reliance on government and tech funding creates incentives to align with their agendas. For example, X posts claim ISD’s U.S. and UK government funding ties it to state-driven censorship efforts, particularly in monitoring election-related content.
  • The involvement of foundations like OSF and Omidyar has led to accusations that ISD prioritizes progressive causes. A 2025 X post noted that ISD monitored pro-Israel accounts for the Canadian government while being funded by pro-Palestine backers like OSF, raising questions about impartiality.
  • The Gates Foundation’s funding has been linked to ISD’s work on health misinformation, with critics on X speculating that this reflects Gates’ broader influence over global narratives, especially post-COVID.
Allegations of Censorship:
  • ISD’s tech partnerships, particularly with Google and Meta, are criticized for enabling content moderation that targets conservative or anti-establishment voices. A 2023 Daily Caller article highlighted ISD’s State Department funding as part of a broader effort to censor Americans, citing its influence on platform policies.
  • X posts have accused ISD of offering “services” to governments, like Canada’s Public Safety ministry, to portray protestors (e.g., anti-vaccine or pro-Israel groups) as extremists, raising ethical concerns about its role in shaping public perceptions.

Challenges and Implications
  • Balancing Independence: ISD’s diverse funding base—spanning governments, tech firms, and foundations—creates a perception of competing interests. Maintaining impartiality while accepting funds from entities with political or commercial stakes is a significant challenge.
  • Public Trust: The association with controversial funders like OSF and Gates fuels conspiracy theories, as seen in X posts labeling ISD as part of a “deep state” or “globalist” agenda. Addressing these perceptions requires greater transparency and engagement with critics.
  • Global Operations: Funding from Western governments and foundations may limit ISD’s credibility in non-Western contexts, where it could be seen as an extension of foreign agendas, particularly in regions like the Middle East or Africa.
Conclusion
ISD’s funding is a complex mix of government grants, private philanthropy, and tech partnerships, enabling its global work but also inviting scrutiny. While ISD discloses its major funders, the lack of detailed financial breakdowns and its ties to politically charged entities like OSF, Gates, and Western governments fuel accusations of bias and censorship. Critics on X and in conservative media view ISD’s funding as evidence of alignment with progressive or state-driven agendas, while ISD insists its work remains evidence-based and independent. To mitigate these criticisms, ISD could enhance transparency by publishing detailed funding reports and clarifying how funds influence specific projects.


4. Methodological Transparency
  • Criticism: Some academics and analysts have questioned the transparency and reproducibility of ISD’s research methodologies. While ISD uses advanced tools like social media analytics and network mapping, critics argue that its reports often lack detailed explanations of how data is collected, analyzed, or categorized. For instance, a 2021 critique from a media watchdog group noted that ISD’s reports on disinformation campaigns did not always clarify how "coordinated inauthentic behavior" was distinguished from organic online activity.
    • Example: ISD’s studies on far-right extremism have been criticized for broad categorizations, such as grouping diverse ideologies (e.g., white nationalism, anti-government militias) under a single "far-right" umbrella, potentially oversimplifying complex dynamics.
    • ISD’s Position: ISD defends its methods as rigorous and tailored to the fast-evolving nature of online threats. It often publishes summaries of its methodologies but cites the need to protect proprietary tools and sensitive data as reasons for limited disclosure.
  • Challenge: Striking a balance between transparency and protecting operational details (e.g., to avoid tipping off extremist groups) is difficult. Lack of full transparency fuels skepticism about the validity of ISD’s findings.
5. Global Context and Cultural Sensitivities
  • Criticism: Operating in over 20 countries, ISD faces challenges in applying its frameworks to diverse cultural and political contexts. Critics argue that its Western-centric definitions of extremism and disinformation may not fully account for local nuances. For example, ISD’s work in the Middle East on countering jihadist propaganda has been criticized by some regional activists for lacking sufficient input from local communities, potentially leading to misinformed interventions.
    • Example: In 2022, an X thread by a Middle Eastern commentator criticized ISD’s reports on regional extremism for over-relying on English-language sources, potentially missing critical Arabic-language narratives.
    • ISD’s Approach: ISD emphasizes its global partnerships and local offices (e.g., Nairobi) to ensure context-specific approaches. It collaborates with local organizations to ground its work in regional realities.
  • Challenge: Adapting universal principles of counter-extremism to diverse cultural contexts without imposing Western frameworks is an ongoing struggle. Missteps can undermine ISD’s legitimacy in non-Western regions.
Broader Implications and Context
  • Polarization: The polarized political climate, particularly in Western democracies, amplifies criticisms of ISD. Its work often becomes a lightning rod for broader debates about free speech, government overreach, and tech platform power.
  • Evolving Threats: The rapid evolution of online platforms (e.g., X’s shift to less moderation post-2022) and technologies like AI-generated content complicates ISD’s work. Critics exploit these changes to challenge its relevance or accuracy.
  • Public Perception: ISD’s high-profile partnerships with governments and tech giants make it a target for conspiracy theories, with some X users labeling it as part of a shadowy globalist agenda. While these claims often lack evidence, they reflect the broader trust deficit ISD must navigate.
Conclusion
The criticisms and challenges facing ISD highlight the contentious nature of countering extremism and disinformation in a digital age. Accusations of bias, free speech concerns, funding conflicts, methodological opacity, and cultural missteps reflect both the complexity of ISD’s mission and the polarized environment in which it operates. To address these, ISD must prioritize transparency, engage with critics constructively, and adapt its approaches to diverse global contexts.
 
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LOL look into the founders of ISD. George Weidenfeld, Baron Weidenfeld - lifelong Zionist.
 
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ISD Global is a UK based "Think tank" that literally hires "Former Extremists" who hold workshops hiring and recruiting other extremists. They were part of the program Canada Redirect.

They produce reports that justify government censorship.

People wonder how Antifa has so many members worldwide? Thank ISD Global. It didn't occur organically, these people are trained and paid agitators.
 
Oh man, I know this total cockroachphobe. She's totally filled with hate, it's gross.
She says they're "invading her home" and it's "invested" with them! Wow, that's, like, dangerous rhetoric or something!
I told her to learn to live with it. Like, they're not hurting anything!
She said they're actually filthy and leave shit and scum everywhere. Wow. Really? Maybe you just need to clean more.
Like, so what if you feel them crawling on you. They're probably more afraid of you than you are of them.

It's just a shame that when roaches or rats or other vermin infest someone's home they suddenly have a problem with them, but, like, when they never had to see them, people, like, never talked about them or whatever. Isn't that weird? Like, if you hated rats and roaches so much why didn't I hear you talking shit until they were chewing at your wires and eating your food? Wow, hypocrite much?
 
Preddit has become so mainstream that it's now a good indicator of where normie's heads are at.

I've been saying for years that "it just hasn't gotten bad enough yet" for people to say or do something. Now it is starting to, we're starting to experience the "strength" of diversity that comes with living in a "post national" state.
 

There’s been a sharp rise in online hate targeting the South Asian community in Canada, spurred in part by a domestic extremist group and the spread of anti-immigration messaging, according to a new report published by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD).

“We did see on X specifically that South Asians were really disproportionately targeted compared to some other ethnic and religious minorities” said Steven Rai, a domestic extremism analyst with ISD, in an interview with CTV News.

The report — which found anti-South Asian the has “been skyrocketing” both online and offline — is an analysis of high-level quantitative data specifically seeking posts with slurs targeting South Asian communities and filtering for those either coming from or referencing Canada.

“Our analysis found that posts containing anti-South Asian slurs increased by more than 1,350 percent from 2023 to 2024 on X (formerly Twitter), with police-reported hate crimes against South Asians in Canada increasing by more than 227 percent between 2019 and 2023,” the report states.

Rai called the findings “absolutely staggering.” He said the research also looked at other groups, for example Muslims, and the found hateful posts targeting those communities were stable in terms of quantity.

“That’s not to say other forms of hate aren’t incredibly important and concerning, but what really caught my eye here was just how much anti-South Asian hate specifically is rising,” Rai said.

The report comes amid separate analysis by the ISD digging into online domestic extremism in Canada. The institute defines targeted hate as any activity that “seeks to dehumanize, demonize, harass, threaten, or incite violence against an individual or community based on religion, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or migrant status.”

Rai said he decided to do quantitative data analysis of posts targeting South Asians after he personally noticed an increase in hateful posts, and wanted to see whether the numbers supported his theory.

“And then I started to notice that the narratives painting Indians and other South Asian groups as invaders, as dirty, as criminals, really started to take off on social media,” he said.

“Unsurprisingly but unfortunately, we did see a really clear rise in the data beginning in late 2023 and over the course of 2024,” he added.

According to the report, the posts also target South Asian politicians in Canada, with a spike in posts during the April federal election, in particular aimed at former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.

Rai said there are seemingly several factors affecting the issue, one of them being Canadians seemingly conflating concerns around the housing crisis, a lack of job opportunities and other economic anxieties as being the fault of immigration policy.

“And they’re sort of linking what they perceive as a weakness in the Canadian economy to an influx in immigration,” Rai explained. “So that’s the first piece for a lot of Canadians.”

“And then they’re looking at who are the most visible ethnic minorities in Canada, and we see a huge South Asian population there — in places like Brampton (Ont.) or Surrey (B.C.) — so South Asians have become visible targets for a lot of people who are looking for a scapegoat and for someone to blame for these economic problems,” he added.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised a cap on immigration numbers, in part to ease pressure on the housing sector.

The ISD report also included a case analysis of the white supremacist group Diagalon, which became prominent during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Canada, and the leaders of which Rai said “are really heavily promoting this hate against Indian people, specifically.”

According to the report, the dataset also found that Indian people specifically were targeted using language invoking the Great Replacement, an online conspiracy theory that elites are trying to deliberately change demographics by increasing non-white migration.

Extending the data search to include not just posts within Canada, but also those mentioning the country, Rai said, allowed him to also see that Canada is also being held up as an example of what might happen when a country is supposedly “overtaken” by “non-white invaders.”
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Jeets are scammers, internationally recognized. They scam EVERYONE. Then play the racism card when caught. They have dominated the crime headlines in Canada for years now. Every scam you can think of. It's almost unbelievable.


View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wVCFY_OhDEA
Openly bragging about ripping off Canadian tax payers.

Openly bragging about ripping off food banks meant for the unfortunate.

Even the Biden Autopen scandal was run by a fucking Jeet.
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Literally selling the US President's signature.

They scam EVERYONE. They can't be trusted in any capacity.

A few years back someone died in a local QuickyMart, the Jeets couldn't have the common decency to close the store for a few hours until the body was removed. They just threw a tarp over it and kept serving customers.
 
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