Rall Cartoon

What were you thinking when you published that insulting cartoon by Ted Rall (Commentary, April 21)? I do take offense at the insensitiveness and biased thinking of Rall. I wonder what questions or advice his parents imparted to him when he was growing up?

For the record, I and my wife, as nonwhite people (Americans of African descent), have two children; one is a deputy sheriff and the other will soon graduate from nursing school. Most of my friends have very similar experience with their children. I would suggest to you that most Americans, blacks included, do plan ahead and work hard so that their children may do well and be successful in life.

JAMES R. NORVILLE

Compton

Editor’s note: The cartoon in question, by syndicated cartoonist Ted Rall, was actually intended as a biting and sarcastic criticism of the gap between the opportunities available for many white children and the opportunities available for many black children.