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The list goes on in other countries and the results are the same. But with tragedy comes a sense of unity and strength and standing strong against threats while rebuilding a nation in the process is not only commendable but something we, as Americans, are familiar with after attacks of the same kind.

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The media outlets were giving more coverage to the Paris attack, since even left-leaning American media is predominantly interested in Western events. It reflects the interests of its consumers. Experiences like these can expose our subconscious biases.

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These refugees are coming from an ISIS controlled and dominated country. You cannot simply vet someone and know for certain that they do not have extremist views. They could be traveling with their families whom do not have those views. They are living amongst extremists; they could be sympathizers.

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Falwell has since clarified that where he said “Muslims” he actually meant to say “terrorists.”

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Today I discovered Parisians are just as tough as New Yorkers. And that is a beautiful thing.

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Many of my friends do not realize that they subconsciously grieve deeper and longer for and about white tragedy.

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But, thankfully, as the photo made the rounds, people began noticing that there were some things that didn’t quite add up: Like, for instance, isn’t that a North American plug?

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We are Paris. We are Baghdad. We are Beirut. We are Israel.

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Enough damage has been done, let us not add to it with insensitive comments, racist slurs, or stereotypical insults directed at religions.

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French President Francois Hollande has since declared a national state of emergency.