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Despicable Act of Cowardice and Hatred

Submitted by MainLineThoughts on Mon, 2008-08-25 10:33.
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So what about this incident of hatred? Swastikas painted on the pavement in front of a synagogue in Penn Valley? Are we so accustomed to hatred and vile behavior in our communities that the media did not consider this newsworthy?

Whoever did this is the lowest of the low. It’s not funny. It’s mean, it’s hateful, and it’s sick. This is the worst kind of graffiti. I almost wish this wasn't true and that the report was a mistake, don't you?

Reported 24 Av 5768, August 25, '08 Philadelphia Synagogue Driveway Painted With Swastikas

(IsraelNN.com) Swastikas were discovered painted in motor oil on the driveway of a Conservative Jewish synagogue in suburban Philadelphia on Friday.

The Lower Merion Police Department promised congregants of Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley that they would look into the incident, and would increase patrols near the synagogue, especially during religious services

JTA Breaking News:Swastikas daubed at Philly-area temple
Published: 08/24/2008

Swastikas were daubed on the driveway of a Conservative synagogue in suburban Philadelphia.

Two swastikas drawn in motor oil were discovered last Friday on the pavement at Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley, Pa.

In an e-mail to congregants, synagogue official John Harris said the Lower Merion Police Department was "looking into the incident."

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Submitted by lmwatcher on Mon, 2008-08-25 17:08.
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The first question you have to ask is whether the media was made aware of it through police reports that are supposed to be public records. Lower Merion has a habit of not releasing full daily police logs as they are required to do by law. Not pointing fingers at anyone - just stating a fact.

I just hope this was some misguided kids (not that youth excuses this dispicable behavior), that the police get them, and that they can learn the error of their ways and can be rehabilitated. What would be really scary is if adults did this. That takes it to a whole other level that should never, ever be tolerated. I would call this a "gateway" crime to further hate crimes by the criminal(s) who did this.

Nobody should have to live in fear for exersizing any right in this country, whether it be religion, free speech or whatever. Likewise, every private citizen should be treated fairly and equally within the community even if they are not exercing a write, though anyone who opens themselves up to public discourse opens themselves up to criticism.
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