Letter from a resident of Mobile, Alabama, to Mayor Kevin H. White

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Mobile, AL 36606

The Honorable Kevin White

Mayor of the City of Boston

City Hall

Boston, MA 02201

Dear Sir: In behalf of Peace among men, Harmony in the home, and respect for creation in Colors—please accept the following:

UPROOTING STUDENTS

            That practice affects the education of the children. It deprives them of “freedom of choice”, interferes with their social freedom, and it disrupts their hope routine.

            When, there were only a few mixed in different schools, perhaps, that was the way the parents and students, wanted it.

            Rather than, switching the pupils from one school to another, a portion of moon-shooting money, could build up and open up the schools---thus cater to the people.

            And, should HEW continue to bus, or switch the students from their neighborhood school, to achieve racial mix---the parents, should be assured their children’s protection, since they are denied their Rights.

POLICEMEN

            And what about the Policeman? His job is a dangerous one. The field he chose for his livelihood. Do, consider his bravery, and his desire to protect. And the strong perseverance to master his job, and the rebellion of those who resent his shot---in self defense.

            Law and Order, is a tremendous job, in this mixed-up day. The Policemen, should be highly respected, and should, receive a high rate of pay.

And for Clean Air:                    THE ENCLOSED SMOKER

            The Enclosed Smoker---is he fully aware,

            That he stinks-up, and contaminates---another man’s air?

            To his nonsmoking audience---He’s a selfish ‘ole cuss!

            And those with sinitis [sic], good air is a must.

            Yet, he blows, and he puffs, and he tar-fills the air.

            And gives a selfish impression---THE ONLY ONE THERE.

And to Protect the Innocent:                 CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

            Right to live, Wrong to kill.

            Kill the right---Wrong to live.

            An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.

            For gone, is someone’s John, or, someone’s Ruth.

And, many feel, as do I.

                                                                                                   Sincerely yours,

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NOTE: Please send a copy of this to: Judge Garrity.