I read this story on Drudge and immediately thought “Tawana Brawley.” It did not make sense that this “victim” would not be bruised in the face (only sporting smeared eye make-up), that the assault took place away from the ATM cameras, and that her “attacker” would stand over her face and “carve,” without actually tearing the skin, a backwards “B.”

And further, why would you refuse any medical treatment?

I was feeling a little guilty about my skepticism until I looked at the “victim’s” Twitter page courtesy of Malkin. MM says exactly what I was thinking:

If I’m wrong, I’ll apologize. If I’m right, will this woman?

It needs to be said — and since it is not said often enough by those on the other side of the political aisle, I’ll say it again:

We have enough low-lifes and thugs in the world running loose and causing campaign chaos and fomenting hatred without having to make them up. I’ve been blowing the whistle on the real, left-wing rage not on the front page and in-your-face tactics throughout the election season.

Hate crimes hoaxes — by anyone, of any political persuasion, and of any color — diminish us all.

Michelle? Nice post.