To the editor,
I was saddened at the blatantly racist letter recently submitted by Denny Lautner. But, there is no point in attacking as it would be akin to striking a blind man.
It did reinforce my belief that the United States is still a profoundly racist society. It is not only the USA. I have lived for prolonged periods in several countries and can state that racism is a common factor. Of course, not everyone is a racist but, there is far too much of it in the world. If we are ever to live in peace then racism, prejudice must be extinguished.
I knew Denny in high school, he was a good guy, his brother Phil and I were classmates and good friends. The Lautners were “salt of the earth”. Denny, I have to think, hope, you are a better man than what you wrote.
Sincerely,
Bruce Banister, Jefferson
