Editor: In response to ….

Editor:

In response to Pamela Mc-Dougal’s letter to the editor (Aug. 6) dissecting my letter (July 30), I apologize that the content was misunderstood. There was no hidden agenda aiming at race. Nowhere did I say anything about color.

I’m sorry that you have endured discrimination, especially here! I have no words to tell you how abhorrent I find that. I can only relate by remembering being bullied at school for being fat and being last chosen for teams in PE. That was bad enough—but to have suffered what you have—I’m so so sorry.

As for my comment about “them” (and the young white guards are just as guilty) not living here, your response is that they live in huts in Africa. Come on. Even you must admit that commute would be way too long!!!

I’m not trying to make light of your comments and concerns. With all that’s happening in our world, your culture and color continues to take horrible, huge hits. I truly truly am sorry and ashamed of the behavior and prejudices of white people. However, I don’t happen to share their opinion. I resent that you would misconstrue my content and consider me a racist. I am not. Please reread my letter, remove the color innuendo you perceive to be there and I believe you will find the bottom line is about our safety and security in our immediate community. And once more-I apologize specifically to you.

Gloria Beech Mutual 11