Wednesday,  December 11 , 2024

Linkedin Pinterest
Opinion
The following is presented as part of The Columbian’s Opinion content, which offers a point of view in order to provoke thought and debate of civic issues. Opinions represent the viewpoint of the author. Unsigned editorials represent the consensus opinion of The Columbian’s editorial board, which operates independently of the news department.
News / Opinion / Letters to the Editor

Letter: Humility is needed

By Gregory Tullar, Brush Prairie
Published: December 16, 2021, 6:00am

I was intimidated whenever a pickup waving U.S. flags pulled up next to me. I believe he, always a white man, has a gun. I believe he is a racist and a Trump supporter. Now, I shake my head in disgust.

I am a proud, patriotic, white Vietnam veteran. I am humbled knowing we lost 50,000 U.S. soldiers and that we killed over a million Vietnamese and Chinese, many of them civilians. I am also humbled knowing the white man stole this country from the Native American, enslaved the African American, and exploited Asian and Hispanic people to build and feed this country.

A few decades ago, people questioned how white people would react to eventually becoming minority status. Seems not too well. White people currently own 86 percent of American wealth and make up 79 percent of elected officials. A little humility, white guy.

We encourage readers to express their views about public issues. Letters to the editor are subject to editing for brevity and clarity. Limit letters to 200 words (100 words if endorsing or opposing a political candidate or ballot measure) and allow 30 days between submissions. Send Us a Letter

Support local journalism

Your tax-deductible donation to The Columbian’s Community Funded Journalism program will contribute to better local reporting on key issues, including homelessness, housing, transportation and the environment. Reporters will focus on narrative, investigative and data-driven storytelling.

Local journalism needs your help. It’s an essential part of a healthy community and a healthy democracy.

Community Funded Journalism logo
Loading...