Please do not think that I am racist for posting this article and agreeing with the wife of the victim. I think it's great that the wife realizes this problem.
http://www.clickondetroit.com/det/ne...07-170622.html
Couple Accuses Teens Of Ethnic Intimidation
Inkster Family Says They're Being Forced To Move
Posted: 6:42 p.m. EDT June 7, 2002
Updated: 7:23 p.m. EDT June 7, 2002
INKSTER, Mich.-- An Inkster couple is moving after allegedly receiving a series of racially motivated threats, Local 4 reported Friday. Three 14-year-old girls were taken into custody Thursday night . They have been charged with trespassing and ethnic intimidation for allegedly directing slurs at Robert Bielaczyc, who is white.
Parties Involved Tell Their Stories
Bielaczyc told Local 4 that a group of black teens in his neighborhood have repeatedly directed slurs and derogatory remarks at him, and that a man in the area threatened to kill him.
"I know sooner or later I'll be dead," Bielaczyc told Local 4.
The three girls were arrested after an incident Thursday night. Bielaczyc said that the girls walked across his corner lot and he took their pictures, then warned them not to trespass. That's when he said slurs were hurled at him.
The girls, who were not identified because they are minors, said that they also heard the slurs but are not responsible for them. They said that a group of boys nearby shouted the insults at Bielaczyc.
The Bielaczycs have several complaints on file with the Inkster police, including one that came after a car was driven across their lawn, leaving deep tire treads behind. The couple has been pressing police for more protection.
Inkster police Sgt. Tom Diaz said that the department has been sending a car by the couple's home once an hour to check on them and their property. He said the department will continue to do so until the problem is addressed.
Pamela Bielaczyc, who is African-American, said that if the situation were reversed and her husband stood in front of their house yelling racial insults at blacks, he would probably be in jail.
The couple told Local 4 that after buying and renovating their home, they are moving to avoid further problems.
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This is too true. Racism goes both ways and if this story were turned around, the husband would definately be in jail, no matter what other race it was. What are your opinions?
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