Reed Stands with Jewish Community After Antisemitic Graffiti Found at EG Schools

EAST GREENWICH, RI -- After antisemitic graffiti was found at three local schools -- Hanaford Elementary School; Cole Middle School; and East Greenwich High School - U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued a statement of support for the Jewish community:

"First off, the coward or cowards responsible need to be held accountable, and appropriate local investigations are underway.

"Second, while this type of mean-spirited and disrespectful action is meant to instill fear, it instead broadened community support from people of all faiths for our Jewish friends and neighbors. Good people are coming together to make it clear that this type of antisemitic hatred isn't tolerated and that is reassuring. It is important that we all speak up.

"Every child deserves to go to a good school in a safe, accepting environment that respects people of all backgrounds and faiths. That principle seems to upset whoever is behind this graffiti. But it doesn't change the fact that East Greenwich is a terrific place where Jewish people and religious freedom are respected and valued. Nobody should be intimidated by this graffiti, but whoever did it should be ashamed."

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