Halifax-area teens charged with hate crimes, vandalism
The Globe and Mail
Halifax— The Canadian Press
Published Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 9:16AM
Three male teenagers have been charged with vandalism and hate crimes because of them spraying racist graffiti in the Halifax area. The RCMP said that many homes in the Eastern passage were targeted with graffiti during the summer months. These male teens have also been accused of spray painting the side of a house, vandalizing a mail box, and defacing signs in the community. Also an elementary school field was vandalized around the same time and area that the boys were caught. The 17 year old boys are to be in youth court on November 10th on charges of mischief and public incitement of hatred. Charging teens with hate crimes doesn't happen often but when the racist component comes into play, you have to answer to it.
It is very disappointing to hear that people would do something like that, especially around the area where they live. For them spray racist graffiti even after they have been accused for committing other crimes just shows how disrespectful and immature these three teenagers are. For them to have allegedly spray painted the side of a house just makes me wonder what goes through the mind of a person like that. They must have some major issues in their life, but that is no excuse for what they’ve been doing. I am glad that they are going to youth court and they should definitely be severely punished for what they have been doing. It is a very good thing that the city is not taking this lightly and I can't wait to hear what their punishment is.
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