It was probably due to the Boston bombing committed by russians. (Not to be offensive) Also Southern folk do have tendencies to be racist. But seriously, who would do such a mean thing like that. It really is an evil society we live in. If someone said that to me just cuz i had a little accent, i would have told security or someone of authority. People used to make fun of me cuz i had a little bit of trouble saying turtle, little etc. I don't do it anymore but it was really bad when people made fun of me for doing it. Just keep on truckin' partner! you'll be alright!