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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRacist Texans Spray Paint ‘Everything From KKK To N***er’ On $50,000 Truck
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/07/05/racist-texans-spray-paint-everything-from-kkk-to-ner-on-50000-truck-images/Josh Joseph went to visit his good friends Darren and Hayli Frank in Spring, Texas, just north of Houston, for the 4th of July weekend. He never expected that he was going to be offending anyone in the neighborhood by doing so. For the record, Josh is black, and his friends are white. They were celebrating the holiday out in their front yard, and one of their neighbors likely saw their black guest. When they woke up the next morning, the Franks $50,000 truck was covered in racist vulgarities that the vandals had spray-painted.
The Franks live in a pretty nice neighborhood. They never thought that they would be the victims of a hate crime, especially not in their area. But, as people are finding out, racism is everywhere, including places youd least expect to find it. Even though the Franks lived in a decent area overall, Texas is ranked as the most racist state in the nation, with more KKK chapters residing there than any other state in the nation.
Darren Frank, who always leaves his truck in the driveway, said:
They put KKK all over it. I have no affiliation with the clan whatsoever!
My black friend, hes been here for two days. Me and him hung out in the yard and just mowed the grass and hanging out around the house yesterday. We woke up this morning and he goes, Man you need to go look at your truck!'
Josh drove down for the weekend because he was in the process of looking for a job in the area. He was thankful he had good friends that were able to provide him with a place to stay for just a few days. But, after this has happened, he no longer feels welcome.
I was mostly shocked. Im supposed to be moving here soon. And thats what I see on there. I was about to leave. I felt like I wasnt wanted here.
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Racist Texans Spray Paint ‘Everything From KKK To N***er’ On $50,000 Truck (Original Post)
KamaAina
Jul 2015
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libdem4life
(13,877 posts)1. Aw, just a few good ol' boys havin' a little fun. Not. More like Cretins.
lpbk2713
(42,759 posts)2. Stupid so thick you can almost touch it.
I hope someone got something on their home video surveillance.
B2G
(9,766 posts)3. My cousin has lived in Spring for years
He grew up in Illinois. My aunt and uncle from Illinois just moved there last year
One of the things they really like is that Spring is now home to a lot of people from the northern states.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)5. Screaming Meemie is around there
She must be thrilled.
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)6. Tell that to Darren
I'm sure it will make him and his friend feel a whole lot better.
Initech
(100,081 posts)4. Sigh... this is why we can't have nice things.
Lurker Deluxe
(1,036 posts)7. fucknuts
Have to hide in the dark .... f'n with a man's truck will get you an ass kicking.
Color be damned.
oneshooter
(8,614 posts)8. Or holes poked in you. n/t