Southampton Hate Crime 3.17.2008 | 3 Comment(s)

Walking along Macklind this weekend I noticed that the commercial space at Landsdowne & Macklind had a number of its windows busted out. This wasn't the first time this had happened and I wondered who had a beef with the building owner. Now, I may know:

St. Louis Police Investigating Vandalism At Muslim Prayer Center

This is so ridiculous. Living in the City, I take for granted the diversity and tolerance that seems to be more prevalent here than in other areas of the metro. It's pretty disheartening to read about hate crimes taking place in your own little Hamlet.

People are such fucking morons.

By  stlmark, at 12:17 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if this was done by someone outside of the neighborhood or outside the city itself.

By  garricks, at 1:24 PM

Wow, that's right across the street from Buder Elementary School.

Pretty disgusting behavior. I have to agree wtih stlmark, though. I thought my neighborhood was pretty welcoming to everyone.

By  Digitizdat, at 11:23 AM

That is despicable. And ironic. It amounts to terrorism. I'm not sure I believe it was someone from outside the city. There are small minded people everywhere. We must be diligent, and help our Muslim neighbors by reporting any suspicious activity.