This is what pure hate looks like. This is so vile, I have delayed publishing this in order to try to gain some perspective on it. Someone, or many someones, wrote ‘KKK’ on signs in the Fifth District. It was reported that another sign had the ‘n’ word sprayed on it, and the people who reported it remarked that the hateful message was misspelled, a testament to the perpetrators’ lack of education.
Near Highway 26 in Appomattox County
In case you are not convinced, here is another source:
Excerpts:
It may be the place where our nation was re-united after the Civil War, but it’s another sign that’s attracting attention this week.
Racial Slurs on Barack Obama’s campaign signs.
Frank Poynter is Chairman of the Appomattox County Democratic Committee.
“I was sick at my stomach. I had hoped we were beyond this in this county in the 21st century, he said.
Only 1 batch of signs was targeted—in a field along Route 26 7 miles north of the Town of Appomattox.
And, in the unintended consequences department, it seems some Republicans have actually had enough of the race-baiting behavior.
The vandalized signs have been replaced by a new sign and ironically, if whoever did this was trying to sway voters it may have had the opposite effect. The Democratic party tells me they’ve been contacted by some Republicans who say they will vote for Obama.
“We had people coming in all day long—phone calls—from Republicans saying ok, we’ve had enough. We’re voting Democrat, what can we do to help,” said Poynter.
He says the issue has made the entire state take notice. “The whole state party all the way to the top, including the governor are talking about it. … It’s not acceptable.”
My friend Frank Poynter is a great guy, and a great leader in Appomattox. He has made progress there where so many have failed before. It’s a shame that something like this had to mar this successful election season.
I hope the numbers of the bigoted, racist scum in Virginia continue to dwindle. They are a blight on the earth, and should not be allowed to walk among us in free society. There should be no tolerance for this behavior, no matter who is the guilty party.
Follow-up note: Other residents of the 5th District have reported many instances of sign destruction and defacing. I have agreed to keep those communications private, since the names would not add anything to this story. The intent here is to serve notice that we are watching our property. Like everyone, we intend to protect our property, just as we do every other season of the year.
We’ve had reports of Obama signs being burned in people’s yards here in Loudoun. The only thing I can say about this behavior is that it’s a testament to the power of what’s happening all across this country. We’re winning. These…people (not fair to call them Republicans) can’t believe this is happening, right in front of them, and there’s nothing they can do about it. Hopefully they will be able to leave the past behind eventually and join the rest of us.
This is important.
The KKK said they would attend the Ole Miss event last month, too.
Instead of disavowing this infamous hate group, John McCain, before and since, has attacked Civil Rights hero John Lewis.
Don’t kid yourself. This is a threat.
Stay safe, Barack.
http://vagreatblueheron.wordpress.com/2008/09/26/mccain-got-bigots/
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