THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 1994 TAG: 9410180009
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A14 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 25 lines
Why is Norfolk Councilman Herbert Collins being criticized so harshly for telling the truth?
Sometimes the truth hurts, doesn't it? If you've lived in Norfolk all your life, you know what he's talking about.
If you have a child in a public high school, you know what he's talking about. There is a lack of respect for the administration, the teachers and fellow students. Morning announcements in homeroom are constantly interrupted by jeers and sarcasm from products of Norfolk's public-housing areas.
Don't criticize the man for telling the truth. Don't ignore these very real problems. Address the issues and move forward.
EMMA L. GRAUPMANN
Norfolk, Oct. 12, 1994 by CNB