Anytime I have to publicly comment on Islamophobia, hijab, racism, I feel like I am wasting so much time and energy.  Like literally it takes up my time and energy to contest dumbshit narratives being imposed upon my existence by 'colorblind' liberals and outright xenophobic conservatives.  Identity politics is a huge time suck mostly for minorities and women, and I don't want to play that game.  Every time I do because it's just way out of hand and there needs to be some perspective, I feel like my hand has been forced.  I would much rather exert brain power geeking out over fantasy novels and new         music.  Instead my energy is occupied with this shit.