Dear Editor:
I cannot believe what I have just seen printed in last week’s edition. That “cartoon” was disgusting, and in extremely poor taste. As a news outlet, surely you must be aware of the #BLM movement and all the protests and rallies in support of it. And yet you chose to publish this? Really?
Our own community is not immune to racism. Many of the BIPOC residents have recently shared their stories. Just last week your publication shared an opinion piece sharing the experience a young woman had in high school here.
But somebody actually approved this horrible cartoon. I am at a loss for words. And my outrage has nothing to do with the political content, I’m not a Liberal party supporter. My outrage has to do with the complete and utter lack of compassion and respect for the BIPOC community here.
To use George Floyd’s death at the hands of a police officer as an idea for a cartoon is disgusting. A apology needs to be issued immediately.
Kellie Barclay,
Fergus