Even/especially at home

It looks like the fallout from the recent election has reached into the NCR.  The local public radio station did a story about a Bhutanese refugee who, with his family settled in this area and opened a popular Himalayan restaurant in downtown Plattsburgh.   The Divine Mrs. M and I have patronized the place more often than we have any other eatery and find the food and ambiance very welcoming.  A couple of days after the farce on Nov. 8, Mr. Dorjee was shopping in the local Walmart when he was confronted by two locals dressed in camo.  They were not very encouraging of his presence. "Hey Chink, go back where you came from" was their greeting.  He smiled and went about his business, but the damage to his feeling for the area was done.  His car, parked in front of his house was subsequently vandalized.  He admitted that despite his embrace of non violence and his Buddhist faith, he considered buying a shotgun for protection and a concealed carry pistol permit.  On further reflection, he decided to meet hate with love.  He said he will refuse to be intimidated.  I think he has cemented his restaurant's claim on my allegiance.  It's going to be a long and ugly 4 years....