Blaming A Black Man

SUSAN SMITH CLAIMED A BLACK MAN jumped into her car and drove off with her children ((Cover Stories, Nov. 14)). What is wrong with Smith is what is wrong with America. It is O.K. to blame the black male for our problems. In my view, Smith committed two crimes: she murdered her children, yes, but with her false description of the "abductor," she also assaulted the character of every black male in America. It is this nation's shame that we accept such accusations without question. Shame on Susan Smith, but a greater shame on America!

Donald M. Aytch, President

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