ARKIES ARE NOT MINDLESS

Certainly, Larry Page is entitled to his opinions regarding the
legalization of medical marijuana. But as the executive director of
the Arkansas Faith and Ethics Council, he should be scolded for
calling Arkansans "simple-minded Arkies."

How can someone who purports to be a spokesperson for a group of
informed Arkansans communicate such disrespect to the people he
represents by calling them names?

Arkansans are not simple-minded, ignorant or stupid. He seems to be
implying that individuals residing in Arkansas cannot think through
issues intelligently to decide for themselves what is good for the
people of Arkansas.

His description of Arkansans is offensive.

KATHERINE DARLING

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