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US Asian veteran shows scars to call out racism – BBC News
An Asian-American ex-soldier who lifted his shirt to show scars, he had gained in service to the US, to prove his “patriotism” in a town hall meeting has gone viral on social media.
Lee Wong, 69, has been applauded for making a powerful statement about discrimination.
But some people have said Asian-Americans should not feel compelled to prove their loyalty to their country.
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At least 224 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.
The death toll is likely to rise, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.
The magnitude 7.4 quake struck at 07:34 (12:34 GMT) at a depth of 103km (64 miles) in Chocó province, the country’s geological service said. It was felt across an enormous area, stretching for hundreds of miles across western Colombia.
Many of the deaths have been concentrated in Cali, Colombia’s third most populous city.
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A man has died and thousands of people have been told to evacuate their homes amid torrential rain and flash flooding in Australia’s largest city, Sydney.
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@Jodoe243
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Never mind what Wong did.
He has to accept that he is still Asian in America.
@sammyimon7637
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
I was wondering how he got that scar from.
@Thetrue70
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
But why we afraid to say most of these hate crimes are committed by blacks?
@LaBelle22
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Bet you half or all of those people in the room could care less to what he says and what he did along side US! Just look at the way that lady looked at him.
@hopan3099
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Asian veterans don't need to explain they have military experience to fight back at these fascist
Im sure the ABZ would love to fight them political power is in the barrel of a gun
@yourleader3511
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
If it wasn't for Asian Americans during World War II, these people would be speaking German. But, their history books as usual don't tell the truth because it'll make them less. Asians were the most decorated units of World War II because they are fearless. That is the way of the Samurai
@croixbartel947
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
to all racist, do yourselft a favor, please dissect your body, you will realize that all your body organs are same with Asians
@ferriantokartika2423
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Black lives matter but not Asians…. How hypocrite the world biggest democracy country.
@laxer123
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
he aint no american , most chinese like him still carrying a chinese citizenship they are all over here in hawaii and CA N Y and other states .also stop copying the english Lee , chinese are not even Li ,chinese dont have roman letters but kanji ,
Above all an asian would never have an allegiance to the United States
@songioje4346
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
There r huge different between chinese,japanese,thai ,korean and even other asian of other country side . Chinese is chinese but rest of other asian r not your virus. They also against china for virus.
First ask asian person is that chinese person or japanese.
@kl9518
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
I'm proud to be Asian.
Fighting and suffering for American, then be abused and rejected by Americans. Still stand proud to serve wherever he is.👏
Can an American to that in another country?
@leon3734
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Invading other countries means patriotism. 🤔
@roxxykaos4386
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
This is absolutely amazing. Prejudice is sickening. My dad immigrated to America over 40 years ago and has worked for the government for 30 years. He still gets called a terrorist. Told to go back to India (he's Pakistani but why would a racist care about that distinction?). And has been mocked for his thick accent countless times. I don't know how people who face this still stay so humble and kind. It's breathtaking.
@mryang7832
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Sex change gone horribly wrong
@myfavoritepointguard446
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
It is sad that someone has to show their battle scars to prove their patriotism. What has become of this world? Those who spread hate are the true enemies of a country. Spreading hatred and creating divisions is not patriotism.
@CuttySobz
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
A bit dramatic but I get his point..
@spectator6964
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
This guy is a real hero! Thank you sir!
@JohnOh0701
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Just move back and your kids won't live with racism and redpill them to kill all non-asians
@jimakcelik6486
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
He’s more American than anybody god bless you we are with you.
What’s going on in our nation right now it’s disgrace world watching us.
@brillydiary
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
Us bar bar country (primitive)
@fabianlender6804
January 21, 2024 at 4:23 pm
He is not looking American enough! He is looking human enough