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CBS News/ August 11, 2009, 3:29 PM

Swastika Painted at Congressman's Office

(AP)
A swastika was spray-painted on a sign in front of Rep. David Scott's office early this morning, the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports.

The graffiti, which was discovered by an aide in the early morning, was placed directly over Scott's name. It included racial slurs and read, "Death to all Marxists! Foreign and domestic!"

The Democratic Georgia congressman, who is black, suggested that the swastika did not come from any of his constituents. He said he has received racist mail in recent days and is working with local and national law enforcement.

(AP)
"That was a strong message to be sent," Scott told the newspaper. "We all have to be very careful. This is a warning sign."

Smyrna Police Det. C. McDuffie told the Atlanta-Journal Constitution that the act will most likely be treated as a hate crime.

"We can't let racism and hate win," he said.
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rdp84 says:
lol so the republicans and true feels are reviled i guess whats in the dark sooner or later must come to light. you cant hide forever
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johnbrown8888 says:
The symbol of the new Repug party.
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mary-miami says:
Most news reports show Republicans showing up disrupting town hall meetings, and shouting the "Marxist" word in accusations...Now this racist and deadly symbol is drawn on a Democrat's wall and the word is used again? It seems the Republicans want to be dictators just like that Fascist symbol represents. We're fortunate that the news is reporting all this, because it shows that the Republicans are promoting hate. We Democrats are not Marxists, we love and defend freedom of speech and rights for all, not a select few. Republicans are using scare tactics.
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