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The Funny or Die video is important because we know Sikh children across America can often feel left out and unwanted simply because they look different. We hope a young Sikh will watch this video and feel proud of their values -- gender equality, racial equality, religious tolerance -- and their identity regardless of what the outside world is telling them. 

We have seen this most often with Singhs, but we have found a few Kaurs, both amrtidhari and sehaj-dhari, who have chosen to do the same.

“Sikhs are an integral part of the Wisconsin fabric, and it’s an honor to celebrate Vaisakhi and recognize the vital contributions that Sikhs make across our state.”

At one point during the day, you could see 4-5 kids with turbans playing basketball in the playground. It was a sight to behold, whereas there are only 2 Sikh kids in the entire school, you could immediately see the effect of Vaisakhi celebrations on the diversity in the school.

I think that it would even be a good read for those who were born into the faith, since I've heard over and over again about how a lot of born and raised Sikhs weren't taught the "why" or even "what" behind things. I can tell that Mrs. Siri Kirpal Kaur Khalsa really did put her full energy into writing, and for that, she deserves some recognition.

After the initial shooting, an off-duty US Border Patrol agent, inspired by the Sikh defensive mentality, opened fire on the suspect.  Though his shot was unsuccessful, he hit the suspect's vehicle just outside the Synagogue.  Minutes later, an on-duty San Diego police officer spotted the vehicle while en-route to the crime scene and detained the suspect.