LGBTQ+ charity criticises “idiot” who vandalised rainbow-painted post-box in Guernsey
The CEO of LGBTQ+ charity Liberate Guernsey has criticised an “idiot” who vandalised a rainbow-painted post-box, which was sprayed with red and blue paint. Ellie Jones, CEO of the charity, said it was “a really disappointing thing to wake up to”. She said: “I don’t know if it is motivated by hatred
The CEO of LGBTQ+ charity Liberate Guernsey has criticised an “idiot” who vandalised a rainbow-painted post-box, which was sprayed with red and blue paint.
Ellie Jones, CEO of the charity, said it was “a really disappointing thing to wake up to”.
She said: “I don’t know if it is motivated by hatred or annoyance at the rainbow, or if it is just mindless vandalism.
“I’m just disappointed really, it’s just a bit sad that things like this happen.”
She also said that, despite the vandalism, those who were upset by the damage should remember “there is a whole community of people who really love and support you”.
She said: “All we need to do is bear in mind we had 6,000 people celebrating diversity [for Channel Islands Pride].
“So one idiot who wants to paint over something isn’t going to take that away.”
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