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Park racial biases

Dear Edit

While searching for park-
ing ar the Park Royal Mall, 1
had oa ssery disturbing
encounter, [ feel it is impor-
tant for me to bring this to
the attention of the commu-
nity, especially for future gen-
erations if we are to Jive in
harmony.

Who got there first is a
debatable question. I may
have or she may have. I had
already given way once before.
I was in no hurry. I would
have given way again, to the
other car, into the parking
spot.

However, what irked me
was that this person not only
did nor. have the courtesy to

gesture, by your leave, bu: had
the audacity, once in the park-
ing spot to come our and vell:
“This is Canada, Behave like a
C. ”

Tam absolutely appalled by
such disgusting, racist: com-
ments. What made the “dear”
lady think | was not Canadian?
The brown color of my skin?
Or maybe she was just under
this very, very, backward iilu-
sion that a Canadian is white?

Whatever the reason,
please let us refrain from mak-
ing rude comments, especially
with children around. If we
want to teach racial harmony,
let us practise it first.

Rubiha Khan
North Vancouver

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