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Reader: Judging Someone for Being a Juggalo Is Like Being Racist

Our post about a search for alleged cop assaulter Nicholas Damon generated plenty of comments, many of them about his self-identification as a Juggalo -- a fan of the group Insane Clown Posse. Here's one person who warns against what she sees as a form of prejudice.

See also: Nicholas Damon, Self-Described Juggalo, Wanted for Assaulting Cops and More

Deana21 writes:

For real ppl, don't judge him just cuz he's a juggalo!!! That's like being racist!!! He's a good guy just going down the wrong track!!! Everyone makes mistakes!!! So don't judge unless your life is completely perfect!!!

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