THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, November 22, 1995 TAG: 9511220016
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A10 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 26 lines
As people arose ready to attend the annual Veterans Day Parade, they were greeted with front-page news, ``Flap over flag leads to boycott of march.'' This had to be very shocking news to people who were planning the event. At first glance, it indicated that there could be trouble and the event should possibly be avoided.
By highlighting a problem that involved one person and focusing so much of your space on this topic, you did a great disservice to the many whom the ceremonies were intended to honor. Were there no stories about the men and women who were the real heroes and truly deserved the attention?
World War II was won with the cooperation and sacrifices of both Americans and Filipinos. Let's hear about the good.
BOB SWINK
Virginia Beach, Nov. 13, 1995 by CNB