A Rap Flap Amid Anti-Semitism Charges
Prof. Griff, the Public Enemy member whose statements caused a furor, is exercising his right to express his belief, and that right must be protected.
Griff may be making racist comments, but unless he starts beating up people or lynching them, he is acting within his freedom-of-speech rights.
MATTHEW D. HALL
Alta Loma
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