WIUM Local
(2007-07-09)
"KKK" was sprayed on the bricks surrounding the west door of Macomb's First Presbyterian Church.
Wisslead says hate does not belong in Macomb or anywhere else. He thinks violators of the proposed new ordinance should face a hefty fine.
Wisslead hopes the declaration makes people think about the issue a bit. Wisslead says other cities have declared their boundaries to be "hate-free" zones. Many of those cities have signs posted at entryways.
You can listen to Wisslead's brief comments from Monday night's Committee of the Whole meeting by clicking on the audio button.
Additional information:
*The Macomb Police Department says the FBI is helping investigate the crime, which happened last last week. The damage was done to the First Presbyterian Church on East Carroll Street.
*Initial reports indicate someone attempted to set fire to a wooden handicapped-access ramp, and sprayed a swastika on a door and "KKK" on the bricks of the door frame.
*Police plan to review surveillance tapes from bank teller machines or grocery stores in the immediate neighborhood.
*Police say they do not have any suspects. However, they indicated they might have most of their information by Wednesday. © Copyright 2013, wium
