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Wright comparison is wrong

Fri., July 3, 2015

Reader Steve Clemens (June 17) argues that Col. George Wright’s treatment of Native Americans ultimately led to their living the life they lead today. Bully for him, but that is tantamount to saying the Holocaust ultimately led to the creation of the state of Israel, and so it could not have been all bad and therefore should not be “demonized.”

Bill Leong

Spokane

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