Racially charged mail sent to Obama supporters

FLUSHING (WJRT) -- (09/21/08)--Hate mail arrived at the homes of some Barack Obama supporters in Flushing this weekend and those families want to know who is responsible.

A digitally manipulated picture was sent inside a manila envelope with a Flint postmark but no return address.  The picture is of a face, half-monkey and half-man.  The man is not Obama, but Obama's name is written in marker with a frowning face.

The residents who received the picture in the mail believe the sender picked them simply because they have Barack Obama election signs in their yards.  Three of the recipients live right next to each other and another lives in the neighborhood.

All are disgusted.

"It made me both angry and very sad for the people that are mailing things like this out," said Jack McAlear.  "I can only imagine how small their minds and souls are."

The picture was the only thing inside the envelope and nothing but Obama's name was written.  But those who received the picture say the message is clear and feel that race should not be an issue in this election.

"And to have to sneak things through the mail," added McAlear.  "Come up to me.  Walk up to me with something like that.  I'd be glad to talk to you."

At this point, no one has contacted police about the issue.

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