I was appalled and greatly distressed to read of a hate crime in Bellerose.
I live in Glen Oaks Village on the Bellerose side where these egregious and nefarious acts were perpetrated.
Four cars were spray painted with swastikas and seven other cars had scribbles of hate. This occurred on 256th Street and 87th Avenue in Bellerose on late Thursday night or early Friday morning , Oct. 11.
Our neighborhood is a melting pot of various races, nationalities and religious faiths. I just don’t understand what could possess the individual or individuals to commit these acts of hate against my neighbors.
In my opinion one thing is sure and that is we are not born with hate but is learned and taught in the home. That must stop!
Remember this too, it takes a village to raise a child. I further urge our city council and mayor to establish a forum where all children can attend with their parents to discuss hate crimes.
I also propose a slogan for such an event,” Hate is bad because love is best.”
Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Glen Oaks Village
