Two German transgender women 'are STONED in the street' by a gang of three North African teenagers

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17. I have seen no one excuse this criminal behavior. I have seen many defend innocent refugees.

Among the indirect victims of Cologne are the many migrants who would not dream of assaulting anyone, and who came to Germany seeking safety for themselves and their families. Four refugees have drafted an open letter to Mrs Merkel in which they express their support of women’s rights and their shock at the assaults. They are handing the letter round to collect signatures. Many refugees and German Muslims fear being tarred with the same brush as the offenders."

http://www.economist.com/news/europe/21688418-ultimate-victim-sexual-assaults-migrants-could-be-angela-merkels-liberal-refugee

As liberals we should admit when bad things occur and punish criminals without stereotyping and punishing entire groups of people, most of whom have done nothing wrong. Collective punishment is not our thing. It's more of a right wing thing.

The vulnerable should be protected - women, poor, minorities, refugees, immigrants, etc.