Letters

Re “A new birth of hope,” Jan. 23

I wonder how many black and brown boys or men who are not “gangsters” undergo the same humiliating experience of being patted down.

There’s much in this article I don’t understand, such as the observation that “Compton is trading blood in the streets for stolen lawn mowers -- and around here, that’s a bargain many will live with.” What on Earth does this mean?

I’ve lived in and near Compton for nearly 40 years. I’ve raised three daughters here. I can scarcely relate to what’s described in this article, even though my home has been burglarized. My main problems here are related to graffiti and trash in the streets and the alleys. The county has been responsive to my concerns regarding these issues.

Ercell H. Hoffman

Compton