DEAR EDITOR:
I take issue with Dave McRae with respect to the digital divide
editorial he protested against.
DEAR EDITOR:
I take issue with Dave McRae with respect to the digital divide editorial he protested against.
It has been my experience that computer literacy or lack thereof is tied to users inability to manipulate the keyboard (typing skills) and the written word (language mechanics/syntax) which is not a bias against persons of any race, creed or color.
Mr. McRae’s contention that the editorial bashes Hispanics is unsupported.
Advocating improving the literacy of citizens, young or old, by the donation of computer equipment to bridge the digital divide is a commendable first step – it is not racist. Advocating mastery of English literacy for successful career development in America is obviously a worthy goal.
Slinging accusations of racism and intolerance is an inappropriate, kneejerk reaction better suited to characters in the media worthy of this criticism such as Jerry Springer.
Mike Smith,
Hollister
Submitted Monday, June 21
