Omar Siddiqui Mateen’s attack was more of a hate crime than an act ordained by his religion.
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Mehammed A Mack is an assistant professor of French Studies and SWG (the Study of Women and Gender) at Smith College in the US.
Omar Siddiqui Mateen’s attack was more of a hate crime than an act ordained by his religion.