Dictators rob you of your identity.
<p>A couple of weeks ago, I was finalizing a new housing lease and met the house's owner. “Where are you from,” I asked him as I was about to leave. I am usually <a href="https://medium.com/@alexeisorokinstories/is-where-are-you-from-a-rude-question-284a975afde6" rel="noopener">careful with this question</a> as it can appear subtly insensitive in some situations. Some people are not that enthusiastic about talking about their roots or immigration story. I was curious, however. The guy had an accent; his looks suggested he was from the Middle East.</p>
<p>He was. That’s exactly what he replied — “the Middle East.” He said he immigrated when he was young. He’s now in his fifties.</p>
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