In Brett Thovson’s response to Reverend Jessica Rockers (Letters, Nov. 19) I saw nothing more than fear-mongering and slander.

According to his letter, Rev. Rockers said: “she admits her view is based on the law enforcement ‘machine’ and not on the individual.” She was actually was speaking about the structures that were built on racist legislation long before slaves were free and the average person’s view of racial stereotypes. That is very clear to anybody with a reading level suited to an adult.

That said, is it really okay for The Sun to have published him comparing her to child abusers? Do they consider slander a true opinion or is it suddenly okay to print Ad hominem attacks against people? Not to mention the people who are trying to better the world by making us all think about the history of racism and how it affects decisions made by the police, judges, and jury to this very day?

I say the answer is no. It is not okay in the slightest and is dangerous to Rev. Rockers, her family, and the congregation that she preaches to. The Sun as a whole should be ashamed for printing that attack against Rev. Rockers.

Joey Witherspoon, Bremerton

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