Racist Graffiti At Park

Alabama Mobile Police Mobile Police are investigating racist graffiti spray painted at a West Mobile park.

by Kimberly Curth

Published: Mon, February 02, 2009 - 6:00 pm CST

Mobile Police are investigating racist graffiti spray painted at a West Mobile park. But, they didn't know about the vandalism until we brought it to their attention. The Medal of Honor Park men's room by the playground was defaced with the graffiti and racist message. The word "Whites" was painted by one sink, and the "N" word written by another. We talked with people visiting the park about the offensive message, "that's pretty scary and thought that now we would have moved all past that but apparently not, so, its definitely scary," said Claire Hackman. A City of Mobile crew came by the park Monday to clean up the mess. We're told they'll have to paint over the walls to get all the graffiti off.

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BamaBob Says:

Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 8:30 am

”... said sticks & stones may break my bones but, words will never hurt me!”

I always thought that was one of the dumbest aphorisms ever known to man. Cuts, bruises and even broken bones heal with time, but I can still remember some of the things said to me when I was just a small child. Those sort of things stick with a person for life.

carl Says:

Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 7:08 am

I believe the new politically correct word is “Intolerance”.A lot of people would have you believe that applies to everyone except them selves.As a rule of thumb,just treat everyone as you would like to be treated and most of us will get along just fine.There are those who are not well balanced mentally and emotionally who will always be intolerant to others,I gather from my experiences with the world.This is just the opinion of and old swamp dweller sitting up here in north Mobile county trying to stay warm,GOOD MORNING ALL and stay safe out there today and remember that each new day is a chance to start life over on the right foot.

SouthernMama82 Says:

Tue, Feb 03, 2009 at 5:33 am

When I was in 1st grade a kid told me I was fat. So I told my teacher. My teacher said sticks & stones may break my bones but, words will never hurt me! so as adults we should get over it & over look the ignorance of others.

As a woman I constantly hear sexist remarks. I could care less. The people who say sexist things to me I write them off as ignorant pigs & move on. I can’t let what others say effect my life!

We teach our children to over look what others say. So shouldn’t we lead by example?