‘Black or White’ a must-see movie
I am a 74-year-old white man, a conservative by choice, with an MBA from the University of Georgia. I was self-employed most of my working life. I am a Christian by faith and have tried to be an example for others but have failed many times. I was prompted to send this email after seeing the movie, “Black or White.” This should be a must-see movie for every person of every color and political persuasion. We seem to be more polarized now than we have been in years, and this movie goes a long way toward helping improve our race relations. This, by far, is the best movie of its kind in a long time. Kudos to everyone involved in the making of this movie.
JAMES E. SMITH, ALPHARETTA
President’s Day too commercialized
Did I miss something? Not one word on TV or in the AJC about one of America’s Founding Fathers and the first president of the United States of America, George Washington. I didn’t see one word about President Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States and his efforts to stamp out slavery, known as the Emancipation Proclamation. It seems like both presidents were used to advertise cars and other sales. I believe it’s time to re-educate children and their parents about our great nation and the leaders we have had.
JEAN A. VEASEY, STOCKBRIDGE
Public looks for justice in APS case
The AJC’s coverage of the Atlanta Public Schools scandal has been penetrating, broad, detailed and even-handed. The saga is Atlanta’s own “Cheatgate.” The reporters hold up a mirror to the trial itself, which is filled with both epic and common human stories of trust, betrayal, power, shame, arrogance, humility, expediency, despair, crime, retribution, cowardice, bumbling, strength and hope.
It has made heroes of some, villains of many and victims of the children. It has challenged the city with the complexities of guilt and forgiveness. Judge Baxter is almost Solomon-like and seems to have the patience of Job. All in all, it captures the tragic and comedic fall of good people who, like clumsy robbers, thought they could get away with a huge heist. It’s just that no one’s laughing. Everyone’s just plain worn out by the whole thing and eagerly awaiting the day of judgment.
RICKS CARSON, ATLANTA
