The Fayetteville Observer reports that the tires of thirty cars at the Obama rally last night were slashed.
I don't know what I could add to this:
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Someone slashed the tires of at least 30 vehicles parked outside the Crown Coliseum on Sunday during a rally for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, authorities said.
Sheriff’s deputies are investigating. The tires were cut while people were inside the Crown Coliseum listening to speeches, said Maj. E. Wright of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.
Many of the damaged vehicles were parked on Wilkes Road. Representatives from Obama and Sen. John McCain’s campaigns said they were unaware of the acts.
Susan Lagana, the North Carolina communications director for Obama, said it was extremely disappointing and unfortunate that "people would have to experience something like that."
Mario Diaz, communications director for McCain, did not respond to a call late Sunday.
Sarah Revis, who lives on Wilkes Road, said the slashed tires left several women, including a single mother and a toddler, stranded and upset. At least four tow trucks were sent to move the vehicles from the Crown, Revis said.
"This is an embarrassment to this city and to me as a citizen," Revis said. "I’ve seen women out here crying and men cussing. This is a crying shame."
update: Thanks for putting this on the rec list. I hope that this act of vandalism (can we call it domestic terrorism? bad snark, sorry) gets some national attention.
The report cited above was filed by Corey G. Johnson whose number at the observer is 910-323-4848, ext. 487. email johnsonc@fayobserver.com
Fayetteville Police Department (non-emergency calls): (910) 433-1529
Some have suggested setting up a tire fund for the victims. If there is one, I'll post the link here. There is an argument to be made that donating to Act Blue or directly to NC candidates would be a more effective use of funds.
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