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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Saptarshi Ray

The hate crime that wasn't. Perhaps

A possible case of art confusing life at George Washington University yesterday morning, as posters and fliers appeared all over the campus, screaming "HATE MUSLIMS? SO DO WE!!!".

As reported in the Washington Post, the fliers depicted a photo of an Arab with "typical Muslim" features such as a "suicide vest," "hidden AK-47" and a "peg-leg for smuggling children and heroin."

While managing to upset just about everyone at the college in DC, some believed it to be a satirical hoax, along the lines of munching 100 burgers in mink buns to highlight cruelty to animals.

"To find out more, come to ISLAMO-FASCISM AWARENESS WEEK!!! For more information, contact the GWU Young America's Foundation" ran the fine print, although the group denied any links to the fliers or the sentiments expressed.

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