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Secret Service probes anti-Obama message at Lakeville golf course

source: http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2009/10/secret_service.html

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The US Secret Service and the FBI are investigating a vandalism incident at a Lakeville golf course, where a swastika was carved into the 18th green above President Obama's last name

Around 6:30 Monday morning, workers at the Lakeville Country Club discovered the message, which read "I," the Nazi Party symbol, and "Obama," with a long line underneath. They immediately notified authorities, who are treating the incident as a potential threat.

"We investigate these cases thoroughly," said Steven Ricciardi, special agent in charge of the Secret Service's Boston office, which has joined local police on the case. He declined further comment.

Lakeville Police Chief Mark Sorel said the vandalism, which has also drawn the attention of the FBI, likely constitutes a hate crime, whether the culprits meant it as a prank or not.

"We don't have a suspect as yet. We are pursuing any leads that we receive," he said. He said police have spoken with neighbors who live near the course, but they did not see or hear anything unusual.

Lakeville is a rural town of about 10,000 people some 40 miles south of Boston.

Obama plans to visit Boston Oct. 23 to attend a fund-raising luncheon for Governor Deval Patrick at the Westin Copley Place hotel. The Secret Service is in charge of presidential security.

Lou Mincone, the public club's assistant manager, said he was stunned by the vandals' gall, and baffled by the senseless, hateful act.
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7 comments // Secret Service probes anti-Obama message at Lakeville golf course

  • Ihatethemall
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      Ihatethemall  

    • Lakeville Police Chief Mark Sorel said the vandalism, which has also drawn the attention of the FBI, likely constitutes a hate crime, whether the culprits meant it as a prank or not.
      Thats messed up. I should be able to say anything I want about obama or put his name or image to anything I want.
      Fuck obama the fbi and the secret service.

      And the Swastika is backwards, what kind of White Supremists are they anyways.

    • 2 years ago
  • FishaHouse777
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      FishaHouse777  
    • Ihatethemall:

      There is a difference in freedom of speech and blatant threats.
      Carving I "Fascist" Obama into a golf course days before he shows up is a threat, especially in a country with racists still running around like you.

    • 2 years ago
  • Ihatethemall
  • Will_W
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      Will_W  
    • Ihatethemall:

      I'd love to see how you justify Obama being a communist .. I'd say he's closer to being a fascist with his non-stop corporate endorsements. Go go provate military contractors !

    • 2 years ago
  • nodonjuan
  • Ihatethemall
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      Ihatethemall  
    • Ihatethemall:

      The sissy bitches that wear sheets burn crosses.
      I do not.

      As far as being a commie. Its like when you call someone a dick. That really doesnt mean you think they are part of the human body that hangs between a mans legs. Thats just a really nasty word to use to describe someone you loathe. I hate obama. I use that word to describe him because it pisses all you people off so much.

      Any other questions?

    • 2 years ago
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