The Color of Coaches Shouldn’t Be the Story
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Bill Plaschke is rooting for Dennis Green to win because he is black [Jan. 10].
If I root for Dan Reeves because he is white, I believe that makes me a racist.
What we need to do is root for coaches who are good, decent, upstanding people who bring out the absolute best in their players. On second thought, I think I will start rooting for all black sportswriters until the Los Angeles Times replaces Mr. Plaschke.
GREG WALL
Dana Point
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What is the deal with Bill Plaschke? Is he so arrogant and condescending that he labors under the mistaken impression that black people are lost without his guidance? What--besides a hugely overgrown ego--gives a mere sportswriter the right to consider himself qualified as a crusader against injustice?
Sports are about entertainment, but Plaschke’s humorless and pious tirades are about as entertaining as a pulled groin.
LEX CASEMAN
San Diego
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