Originally Posted by
poobert
No, you sound like the lunatic sir. You are constantly downplaying this vandalism and blaming Mr. Mongo. Now he's insane and a racist? All he got was a scratch? I hope if someone younger and stronger than you assaults you for being a jackass, everyone on here dismisses it as "just a scratch"
Vandalism is not, or should not, be a low priority. Ever hear of the broken windows theory? I didn't think so. Graffiti and vandalism make an area look like it is not cared for and opens the door to more violent crime.
That synagogue was at death's door a couple years ago and is finally rising from the ashes. Back then Mr. Mongo would attend Shabbat just so they would have enough people to celebrate it. But, hey, it's just a crazy old racist and it's just a bit of grafitti. They should just get over it. Maybe they should both just give up and move to the suburbs so your friends can have their way with some more ruins.
Go tell Ms. Kohn how easy it is to get graffiti off - since you're the expert. Go tell her she should "keep a bucket of paint handy". Tell her it's the cost of keeping their synagogue doors open in the city. You should be ashamed of yourself.