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A Los Angeles family whose house was firebombed early Wednesday, causing $200,000 worth of damage, said they considered moving away, convinced they were the targets of a hate crime.
But Ronald and Malissia Clinton have chosen to stay after being inundated with support from the local community in Manhattan Beach.
The couple believe there is no other reason for the attack - where a gasoline-filled tire was set alight, blowing out the front of their house at 2.30am - other than the fact they're black.
'I don't have proof, I don't have any type of motive, but I do have a gut,' Mr Clinton told My Fox LA.
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Damage: The firebomb caused $200,000 worth of damage to the $3.5 million Manhattan Beach Home
Targeted: Ronald and Malissia Clinton believe their family was targeted as part of a hate crime
Fire: A firebomb went off out front of the home about 2.30am Wednesday
Smashed: The family said they heard two explosions before realizing the house was on fire
Upset: Mr Clinton said his 'gut' tells him they were targeted
'And I tell you- my gut tells me this was racially motivated.
'And it was somebody that had the intent to harm, injure or even kill us.'
Adding to The Daily Breeze, Mr Clinton said: 'I just know there is no other reason to target us.
'We have no enemies. Why us?'
Manhattan Beach's population is 84 percent white.
Mr Clinton, a pharmacist, was sleep when the attack occurred.
He said he woke to the sound of at least two explosions.
His wife, a corporate lawyer, was away on business.
He quickly got his three children up, grabbed the family dog and ran outside.
He then used a garden hose to douse the flames at the front of the house until firefighters arrived to finish the job.
Support: Hundreds turned out to show support for the Clinton family at a vigil on Friday night
The house was bought in 2013 for $3.5 million.
The fire department confirmed the incident was arson.
Mr and Mrs Clinton said their first reaction was to move.
'The first thing Ron said is, ''Maybe we gotta move'',' Mrs Clinton said.
'Maybe this is not safe.'
Thankful: Mrs Clinton, a lawyer, thanked the community for their support
Vigil: Members of the community brought candles to the vigil
But on Friday night, hundreds gathered in Manhattan Beach, most of them carrying candles, to show their support for the Clinton family.
'This is not what our community is all about and we're going to get the person who did this,' Manhattan Beach Mayor Wayne Powell told ABC 7.
'It was just amazing to see the turnout,' Mr Clinton added.
Police are investigating and hope to catch the persons responsible.
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Mamaho you hate white people soo much what the hell does that say about you, you disgust me! I know John doesn't hate black you just saying that s*** because you hate period but even if he did what does it say about you talking s*** about other races. I know plenty blacks like you that hate themselves and everybody else so shut the phuck up you dirty hood rat.
When blacks bring up racism, whites try to downplay it.
I do not and never will need acceptance from any race on this planet. I only need acceptance from myself for myself.
Fortunately I grew up as a child with people from all over the world. My parents always instilled nothing but positive in our household.
My confidence level evolved from my household. It has sustained me in the corporate world. I'm usually the only woman of color in my department & I'm use to their shocked look when they find out I'm university educated and in Technology. It does not stop me one bit. As a matter of fact it has propelled me to higher heights within my industry.
I have never let my mocha skin stop me for accomplishing any and everything that I needed and desired.
It's sad that envy exist everywhere. Live anywhere you want. It's one's own choice. The weaker races will always harbor envy. That's been the case since the beginning. People of color make up two thirds of the world's population. That speaks volume. We're the majority on the global scale.
All xenophobe's take a seat and get over it. Onward. Stay strong and become stronger. Never let anyone stand in your way.
I'm very proud to be an American and my African culture (cradle of civilization). No other race has our endurance, strength, agility, physique, will power............No need to go on and on everyone on earth knows (if not their just in denial).
With God's blessings the strong will always prevail.
It sad these events are still happening today. But we know racism is and will always be part of our society. It may not be as overt as yesteryear.
This is clearly a family that work hard to achieve their American dream and here comes someone who's probably jealous of their accomplishment that committed this heinous act.
Black folk get a little money and wanna live with white people. It doens't matter how successful you become, you will never be accepted by them. I'm not saying they have to live in the hood but you in an area where your kind is outnumbered. NOT GOOD
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