[VanDeKoik]

They lose either way.

If nothing (likely) happens, then they all look like scaremongering idiots.

If something does, then their favorite minority religion gets smeared and people wonder why these people are even allowed here and to operate.

[samtheman]

They lose either way.

If nothing (likely) happens, then they all look like scaremongering idiots.

If something does, then their favorite minority religion gets smeared and people wonder why these people are even allowed here and to operate.
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absolutely correct