You might remember that I revoked Clinton Collins’ “Brother Card” a few months ago [Letters, September 2002]. Clinton, after reading your most recent column, my knees buckled. I don’t think I have ever read or heard a more balanced position to the reparations/affirmative action issues that face this nation. Your article was so strong in terms of positioning the issue outside the Black community and making it a national crisis for all American citizens. I pride myself on being well read, from conservative viewpoints to the very liberal positions, and usually I find most tip in favoring their alliances. I have never read words on paper that have moved me emotionally, where I have gone directly to the computer to write a response, in the form of a “thank you.” I find great pleasure in knowing a man who holds this idealistic position on these issues during these critical times.
Rod Martens, Minneapolis
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