This level of stupidity is beyond astounding, but its not an excuse & I hope he is charged with a hate crime. Intention doesn't negate impact. He clearly has no understanding of the harm he did, he's trying to explain and justify it to a reporter. Maybe a trial/judge/consequences will educate him?
First Mate Meric
At this point, I should be prepared for virtually any plot twist that amounts to "people are not smart," and yet...
Police said a person of interest is in custody for the incident but did not provide further details. The man claiming responsibility said he did not know a burning cross is widely seen as a racist sym...