Source: The Hamilton Spectator
ONTARIO, CANADA, January 20, 2003: In the aftermath of 9-11 the Hindu Samaj Temple in Hamilton was subjected to arson. Misguided and racist individuals made an incorrect assumption that the Hindu community associated with the Hamilton temple was connected to the tragedy in New York. Since the burning of the temple, the Hamilton multi-faith community has joined together to support Hindu and Muslim families and to take steps to eliminate racism in the city by educating the community. Hamilton does not want to be known as the city of racists says Rama Singh, writer for The Hamilton Spectator, and she appeals to the Hindu community to forgive the perpetrators of the arson.