Dear Editor: The recent vandalism against  Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Bayside and its parish school is yet another very disturbing example of how hate crimes are continuing to increase at a frightening pace in our area.

Now, the targets of these vandals are expanding to include schools as well as houses of worship of all faiths. When will this insanity stop? Why is there so much hatred out there?

We all must stand together to fight this ugly scourge of hatred and say very loudly and strongly, “No more hatred violence!”

John Amato 

Fresh Meadows