Bicentennial of Bill of Rights

I congratulate The Times for its recent coverage on our most important document, the Bill of Rights. While we as a society can disagree about the specific meaning and the scope of the doctrines contained in the Bill of Rights, it is crucial that all in our community understand their own rights, respect the rights of others and be prepared to debate them in a meaningful way.

The Constitutional Rights Foundation is proud of its role in sponsoring the yearlong Los Angeles Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Bill of Rights. Ours was the only city in the entire nation with such an extensive and substantive commemoration. While the celebration itself its over, we hope that it will lead to a communitywide and ongoing commitment to ensure that all young people are educated in the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, so that in the future they can help us as a city truly fulfill the promise of the Bill of Rights.

RAYMOND C. FISHER, Chair

Constitutional Rights Foundation

Bill of Rights Bicentennial Celebration

Los Angeles