Discerning Those Hidden Messages

The Jan. 21 Times editorial, “Yellow and Porous and Outed,” misses the forest for the trees. “Assimilation” is not a dirty word. I do not agree that multiculturalism is a natural or desirable objective. Indeed, it has been a source of instability and conflict since the dawn of modern man. There are no examples of lasting nations that are truly multicultural. National boundaries are drawn, after all, to recognize such differences.

I do not like, nor will I tolerate, anyone or any organization that attempts to circumvent me and talk directly to my young child. This approach suggests to me that the message is potentially sinister and that a rationale adult, with fully developed analytical skills and life experiences, might choose to dismiss or discredit it.

I do not agree with the positions staked out by many gay and lesbian political organizations. I may not agree with Dobson’s assessment of this threat, but I appreciate the fact that he raised this issue to my attention. I find it alarming indeed that his was a lone voice in the wilderness.

Anthony Howe

Winston-Salem, N.C.

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As a child I watched Bugs Bunny kiss Elmer Fudd and dress in woman’s clothes. Now I watch SpongeBob SquarePants. A connection? A nefarious plot finally uncovered? Thank you to religious watchdogs in this country for helping me “see the light.” But I fear it is too late for me because I watch Jimmy Neutron too. Yikes!

David Forster

Lomita

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If in the Bible, Jesus (who is supposed to be mankind’s role model) teaches love and tolerance for all, why is it that the religious right and “family focus” groups spend so much time and energy looking for someone (even an animated character) for our children to hate and beleaguer? So much for teaching our young to “judge not others....”

Autumn Hayner

Santa Clarita