Racism In Germantown Is Bullshit, Eugene Kane Disappointed.
Early in December Eugene Kane wrote this article about a black woman in Germantown whose house mysteriously burned and then a racial slur saying "Dont Come Back Nigger" showed up on her garage showed up. In his article he states things like:
"But as Smith's story demonstrated, sometimes there's ugliness beneath the pristine beauty."
and
"Unlike some people in Germantown, she wants to confront this ugly reality and not just cover it up in the hope it will disappear."
and
"According to Germantown police Chief Peter Hoell, the investigation into the incident, including possible arson involving Smith's home, was ongoing"
and
"To this city dweller, it does seem like the Village of Germantown is more concerned about getting Smith to paint her garage to appease her neighbors than finding out who put the racial slur there in the first place."
well gee, come to find out
1. The poor victim just happened to put most of her belongings in storage before the fire.
2. She has a string of court judgments against her regarding unpaid debts.
3. She and her husband also owe approximately $8000 in back property taxes on the home.
4. A gas line from the kitchen stove had been disconnected; three balls of burned newspaper were found on stairs leading to the basement; and there was evidence that gasoline had been poured in more than one place inside the home.
5. The City of Germantown offered to remove the grafitti free of charge the same day and she refused.
Well once the facts came out and Kane's little column was revealed for the bullshit it was he printed this column in which of course his little ego wouldn't let him admit he was wrong in any way. I mean, how could he be wrong for not knowing the story before he printed his slanted opinion on it? Not even knowing that the city volunteered to remove the grafitti (which was known by others at the time) and making his statement saying "To this city dweller, it does seem like the Village of Germantown is more concerned about getting Smith to paint her garage to appease her neighbors than finding out who put the racial slur there in the first place." Maybe the other people just know how to do their homework before they spout off?
In his new column he states:
"I may be hard-headed, but I think the first column was a fair and accurate depiction of a black woman in the suburbs with a racist message painted on her garage."
Yes, you are hard-headed, no you don't think, and you know damn well it was not a fair and accurate depiction. ITS BEEN PROVEN that it wasn't.
He also says:
"I never cast blame at her neighbors; I wondered why village officials seemed more intent on making her paint over the message than finding out who put it there."
um...why didn't you know at the time like others did that she REFUSED to have it covered up for free by the city? Gee, that was a conveniant bit of info you left out.
and:
"It turns out they were investigating her involvement all the time but didn't tell me that. "
Who the hell do you think you are that they should let you in on the detais of the investigation?? You said yourself in your last colum that "According to Germantown police Chief Peter Hoell, the investigation into the incident, including possible arson involving Smith's home, was ongoing"
So you outright contradict yourself here....can you say "full of shit"?
Maybe next investigation the Chief will stop and say "oh wait, shit, we didn't let old genie in on the details". GET OVER YOURSELF
Finally he says:
"The media aren't perfect"....oh my God, relish it folks, thats as close as this guy is ever going to get to admitting he can make a mistake.
Sorry this incident didn't fit into your racially motivated agenda Eugene. Don't worry though, I'm sure you'll find another story you can twist to suit you.
"But as Smith's story demonstrated, sometimes there's ugliness beneath the pristine beauty."
and
"Unlike some people in Germantown, she wants to confront this ugly reality and not just cover it up in the hope it will disappear."
and
"According to Germantown police Chief Peter Hoell, the investigation into the incident, including possible arson involving Smith's home, was ongoing"
and
"To this city dweller, it does seem like the Village of Germantown is more concerned about getting Smith to paint her garage to appease her neighbors than finding out who put the racial slur there in the first place."
well gee, come to find out
1. The poor victim just happened to put most of her belongings in storage before the fire.
2. She has a string of court judgments against her regarding unpaid debts.
3. She and her husband also owe approximately $8000 in back property taxes on the home.
4. A gas line from the kitchen stove had been disconnected; three balls of burned newspaper were found on stairs leading to the basement; and there was evidence that gasoline had been poured in more than one place inside the home.
5. The City of Germantown offered to remove the grafitti free of charge the same day and she refused.
Well once the facts came out and Kane's little column was revealed for the bullshit it was he printed this column in which of course his little ego wouldn't let him admit he was wrong in any way. I mean, how could he be wrong for not knowing the story before he printed his slanted opinion on it? Not even knowing that the city volunteered to remove the grafitti (which was known by others at the time) and making his statement saying "To this city dweller, it does seem like the Village of Germantown is more concerned about getting Smith to paint her garage to appease her neighbors than finding out who put the racial slur there in the first place." Maybe the other people just know how to do their homework before they spout off?
In his new column he states:
"I may be hard-headed, but I think the first column was a fair and accurate depiction of a black woman in the suburbs with a racist message painted on her garage."
Yes, you are hard-headed, no you don't think, and you know damn well it was not a fair and accurate depiction. ITS BEEN PROVEN that it wasn't.
He also says:
"I never cast blame at her neighbors; I wondered why village officials seemed more intent on making her paint over the message than finding out who put it there."
um...why didn't you know at the time like others did that she REFUSED to have it covered up for free by the city? Gee, that was a conveniant bit of info you left out.
and:
"It turns out they were investigating her involvement all the time but didn't tell me that. "
Who the hell do you think you are that they should let you in on the detais of the investigation?? You said yourself in your last colum that "According to Germantown police Chief Peter Hoell, the investigation into the incident, including possible arson involving Smith's home, was ongoing"
So you outright contradict yourself here....can you say "full of shit"?
Maybe next investigation the Chief will stop and say "oh wait, shit, we didn't let old genie in on the details". GET OVER YOURSELF
Finally he says:
"The media aren't perfect"....oh my God, relish it folks, thats as close as this guy is ever going to get to admitting he can make a mistake.
Sorry this incident didn't fit into your racially motivated agenda Eugene. Don't worry though, I'm sure you'll find another story you can twist to suit you.
posted by ~Gate~ at 9:27 AM
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