Missing Point of KKBT Skit

Re “The Beat Gets Heat for ‘House Party’ Skit,” (Oct. 10).

Unfortunately, those who have the loudest voices are not always the ones with the correct information.

KKBT’s “House Party” has several skits that might be considered controversial. “Little Crackhead” is, first and foremost, hilariously funny. If any thinking person takes the time to listen, he or she might see the irony and fun in the skits.

I am a single, black female with three adult children: Two of whom are college graduates (Morehouse and Tuskegee) and one who is on full scholarship in her senior year (Spelman). I have chosen to do something about the terrible situation in which our society has found itself entrenched. We are drowning in unwanted children of many races, ages and a variety of physical and mental conditions. I am in the final stages of adopting two children who were drug exposed at birth.

Instead of delving into the practice of picketing a radio station for its skits, why not contact the Los Angeles County Bureau of Adoptions or the Institute for Black Parenting or some other adoption agency, and find out what you can do to promote the events that help promote doing something with and for our children? I didn’t see the Brotherhood Crusade at the last Black Adoption Fair!

I have been a card-carrying, dues-paying member of the Brotherhood Crusade for years. I have decided I no longer support the organization. I have deleted my voluntary payroll contribution from the Brotherhood Crusade. When proper investigation and appropriate apologies are made, I shall again support the Brotherhood Crusade.

The mayor of Compton, Omar Bradley, has a precarious situation that he could handle in a more effective way. I have met him several times in social situations, and he seemed to be more reasonable than I have seen recently. I was raised in Compton, so I can speak freely. Drugs have been on those streets for many years. When I was 6, the dead body of my neighbor was thrown from a moving car at my feet as I was roller-skating in front of my house. His death was a drug-induced death. I have never forgotten that experience.

Mr. Bradley, put your efforts into getting rid of the drugs on your streets. Don’t waste your precious time on a radio station.

JACQUELINE J. BODDLE

Los Angeles