Racist Hate Mail Against Poulsbo, Wash., Festival Backfires

[flamingyouth]

Sometimes I really wonder what the hell is wrong with people...

POULSBO - The words are ugly and vicious, and they sent a chill through a local festival.

Racist hate mail sent to Poulsbo is directed at a young African-American woman who is "Miss Viking Fest."

But the hate mail has sparked an outpouring of love.

"Little girls," says Jasmine Campbell, "I think they recognize me when I have my crown on. They're like 'Wow!' It feels really good to say hi to them."

Campbell loves being this year's Miss Viking Fest. The yearly Poulsbo festival is a celebration of all things Scandinavian. In spite of its heritage, no one was surprised when the articulate, pretty young woman won this year's competition.

http://komotv.com/stories/43345.htm

[Fenris]

1. That's pleasant.

I wonder if the hatred is from Poulsbo residents or from generic skinhead groups in Western Washington. :eyes: Fuckers.

[flamingyouth]

2. The story said the messages were from people outside the area.

By "area" I don't know if they mean W. Wash. or what. Just sharing the planet with "people" like that is disturbing enough... :puke:

[wildeyed]

3. I am glad their actions had the opposite effect of what was

intended by bringing the community together in support of Campbell and the local festival. Having vaguely Scandinavian roots, I can say that none of the old Norskis in my family ever tolerated racism. They believed in hard work, education and opportunities for everyone.

[GOPFighter]

4. Racists are sick people

There hatred of others stems from their own self-loathing. This was a nice story!