KKK Display Stuns Oregon Community

PlusKKK Display Stuns Oregon CommunityKKK Display Stuns Oregon CommunityThe Associated PressPolice in Oregon are searching for young men suspected of scorching a cross and the letters 'KKK' on a Medford lawn. (May 28)[Notes:KDRV video]An Oregon community is both angry and shocked after someone burned a cross and the letters K-K-K on a neighbors lawn.SOT SOL WHYTE, VictimAs soon as I get on my porch I see the letters burning up KKK and a big cross, all I could think was this is not happening, not to us, this isn't happening."The incident happened Monday night and has left nearly everyone there shaken.SOT Jonathan Whyte, victim"It makes me feel real bad, I want to say I'm scared but I can't be. But I feel bad."Since then their yard has become a sort of spectacle for neighbors, who say they too are flabbergasted.SOT LINDA STEPHENSON, Neighbo"I honestly don't know what to think I never thought I'd be living in a place that would have this type of behavior I would never choose to live in a place like that."Others say while they don't feel for their safety they do worry about their children.SOT ESTEE FEHLHAFER, Neighbor"they ride up and down all day and they are biracial too, so I'm kinda scared."One neighbor says he did see everything unfold and even followed the car a bit but so far police have not made any arrests. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: AssociatedPress

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