Letters: Racism isn’t funny, officers
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Re “Racist, raunchy jokes at sheriff’s event,” July 25
I was a bit dismayed by the justification provided for condoning racist, raunchy jokes at a “bonding” event attended by L.A County sheriff’s deputies.
One official said the jokes were “evenhanded” and not targeted at a particular race. What a great idea, bonding by laughing at everyone in the community they serve.
This does not inspire confidence.
Mark Von der Heide
Burbank
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