I was at a gathering here in the city last night and heard this horrible story from a friend who lives somewhat near Madison Square Garden.
Time: Morning Rush during Republican Convention
Place: Bodega (Corner Store) near Garden
Republican couple asking Pakistani Man for coffee:"Can we have two cups of coffee. Hehehe, thank you for being nice, we're delegates"
More mindless banter that had my friend thinking it was a funny, cute exchange.
Couple gets coffee: "Thanks so much, and thanks for not bombing us"
Everyone else there...stunned silence.