Shaq v. Yao

DEAR EDITOR: That was an outstanding article on Shaquille O’Neal and Yao Ming, “APA Community Should Tell Shaquille O’Neal ‘Come Down to Chinatown,” (Jan. 2). It was well-written, eloquent and so relevant to our community and the larger community. For once, juvenile racial slurs and verbal taunting against Asians are ‘called out’ for what they are — plain old simple racism. MORE

Tony Bruno Clears His Name

DEAR EDITOR: I want to take a few moments to set the record straight on what actually transpired on my nationally syndicated radio show, Tony Bruno Sports Extravaganza, over several days in December.

Let me start by apologizing to anyone who has become understandably outraged at the perception that I mocked or purposely used my program to insult Asians or any other race, color or creed. My show is a sports show, which primarily is a fun four hours dealing with the games, events and personalities in the world of sports. We interview big names and take listener phone calls and e-mails. There is plenty of laughter, as I truly enjoy interacting with my audience and try to put a smile on people’s faces every day. No viewpoints are screened-out. No caller who wants to correct or disagree with anything said is filtered or not allowed on the air. In fact, I am one of the few hosts who invite opposing comments. MORE

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