The Secret Service is investigating a swastika found carved into the grounds at the Lakeville Country Club in Massachusetts, next to the name of President Barack Obama.The message was discovered Monday morning; officials believe it was carved sometime Sunday night. The message consists of a “I”, a swastika, and “Obama” and covers a 10-foot by 10-foot area on the 18th green.
Golf course owner Gary Mosca said:
“I said, ‘This is sick.’ They are going to do this stuff and cause a problem just to be anti-establishment or just to be tough guys. Their minds are probably demented enough to think of anything.”Mosca's home is also at the 18th hole.
Whether intended as a prank or not, Lakeville Police Chief Mark Sorel said the vandalism likely constitutes a hate crime.
“It’s being investigated,” said Steven Ricciardi, the special agent in charge for the Secret Service’s Boston office. He declined further comment.
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