Resident applauds student’s patch

Letter to the Editor

To the editor:
   I found the Ledger article about the anti-swastika patch (Feb. 6, 2003, issue) very upsetting. In my opinion, if there are students who object to anti-nazi patches or other symbols, I have to wonder why those students (or their parents?) are taking it personally.
   Anti-smoking signs don’t create an "uproar," presumably because smoking is unhealthful. By the same token, nazism was and is unhealthful (that’s putting it mildly). Personally, I welcome seeing anti-nazi symbols, flyers and whatever other vehicle one can think of to diminish whatever remains of nazism.
   The men in my family fought long and hard against the nazis during World War II, and I am very proud of them and of all the men and women who fought against nazism.
   "Neo-nazis" are still among us. It might serve us well to all wear anti-nazi patches to send the message that we don’t want neo-nazis feeling that they are in control of how other Americans feel about them.
   I am very proud of the Lawrence Middle School student who wore the patch. I want to thank that student for expressing disdain for nazism. Please be reassured that most Americans are in agreement with you.
Rosalie Ann LaGrutta
Sturwood Way
Lawrenceville