gia se (TACSHRIGTIUE? TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS service (10 ATRIA. - B.C.A.A.- A.R.A. CERTIFIED CENTRE AUTOMATIC & STD. TRANS. & CLUTCH | - Services, O.H.s or excharqes - our CANADA/U.S. WARRANTY CONSULTATION 36TH 985-7455 Reporter counters News’ cross-burming co! Dear Editors Y fave a question forthe editor. ab writer who took issue with my April. 20) story for allegedly “resure tecting’ a L9OL crogs-buraing ia North Vancouver on the property of an franien immigrant. Did you bother to read the story? Did you even read the head. line? : J don't mean ta sound sarcastic, hut how on earth could my piece be misinterpreted so badly? You majntain in the editorial (“Raving Rednecks,” North Shore News, April 24) that my article, by citing the cross-burning, painted North Vancouver residents as a bunch of racist toonies, In fiet, P would strongly argue that the article had the opposite effect and went some distance in News feature Dear Editor: J agree with North Vancouver District Cour. Junice Harris in the News denouncing the Globe and Mail's article concerning council's reiection of the mujority of the mul- ticulural task force's recommenda- lions as “offensive” and “inflamma. tory” (May 1, North Shore News). Unfortunately, those same adjectives could also be used lo describe the North Shore News’ article in which she was quoted — “Wrestling with Racism in N.V." Clearly the Globe is not alone in trying to stir-up controversy where none exists, Or perhaps more uccu- rately, irying to create news instead of reporting it. This News “feature” was loaded - with insinvations of racism from the opening sentence and irrespon- sititity lowered the discussion to a plirely emotional level. Hat would certainty have been helpful if your.reporter had men- tioned the fact that the infamous “cross-burning” incident that prompted the information of the task force, turned out not to be an act of racism, but instead, a staged event by certain members of un eth-: nic ‘group for the benefil of the media. putting that perception to rest. J interviewed Kaywan Dashii, an active member of the tranian com- munily and publisher of The franian, wha told me the crass- burning. was nota racist attack and was rehied to a dispute between Iwo members of the franian com munity. He also said the incident was used by radical left-wingers and their supporters as “evidence” of racism. “Any small incident, they look Witas an example of cocism," J quoted him as saying. “They look for such a thing, [t was good food for them. And then they contacted their friends in the NDP." Both the headline and lead para- graph made that point, which was Had this been known at the time, it is conceivable that the task force would net have been formed in the first place, As for recommendations, coun- cil should be applauded for its courage in dumping this waste of time and money. There isn'ta more tolerant society in’ the world towards minority groups than this ments the essence of the article. “Publisher says cross-burning was ‘personal,’ net racism,” the Vancouver Sur's headline read. ssentially, Dashti cil aie die cross-burning, was a load of rub- bish, and J duly reported his com- ments, Furthermore, Dashtt stated that he did not believe racism was a serious problem on the North Shore, and that he personally hasa't had any problems. This too was reported. Agsain, bow this article portrayed the North Shore as a “version of backwoods Alabama,” as you put it, {s beyond me, Perhaps, you've got your awn cross (0 bear. Brian Morton Vancouver Sun “inflammatory” one. But that might change if all levels of government continue to adopt insidious policies such as “employment equity” (reverse dis- crimination) and “community edu- zation (indoctrination). The result will inevitably cause mass resent- ment of all visible minorities. Brian Platts North Vancouver Public safety the priority in high-speed pursuits Dear Editor: t refer to the letter of Mr. Lewis, concerning “armed policemen, and high speed chases.” it is interesting (a note that you accorded this letter a prominent place with a caption and high- lights.One cannot tuke issue with the points that Mr: Lewis raises; rather the sarcasm and lack of objectivity, which impair an other- wise credible letter. 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