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Letter to Editor
February 25, 1961
The Atlanta Inquirer
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In response to Louis Lautier's February 16, 1961, article in the Atlanta Daily World, H. Mathis from Atlanta defends partial support for sit-in protests, rejects 'Uncle Tom' label, and challenges Lautier's stance on civil rights, citing military service for earned privileges. (214 characters)
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Dear Editor:
In reply to Mr. Louis Lautier's story in the Atlanta Daily World February 16, 1961. He expressed his views well and let us all know where he stands as well as many others.
I would not be an "Uncle Tom" at any time and for any body and before I would be an "Uncle Tom" I would keep my mouth shut like many other people should do.
I am no sit-in is true but I am 10 per cent behind all of them because if I can't help them I definitely wouldn't harm them.
This movement is all over the world for freedom and human rights.
A man like him should have brains like a man and not like a mouse. I like all the privileges I can get and that is exactly what I fought for when I was in the Army and I challenge Mr. Lautier's views and stand ready to defend my views at anytime.
H. Mathis
123 Strafford St., SW
Atlanta, Georgia
In reply to Mr. Louis Lautier's story in the Atlanta Daily World February 16, 1961. He expressed his views well and let us all know where he stands as well as many others.
I would not be an "Uncle Tom" at any time and for any body and before I would be an "Uncle Tom" I would keep my mouth shut like many other people should do.
I am no sit-in is true but I am 10 per cent behind all of them because if I can't help them I definitely wouldn't harm them.
This movement is all over the world for freedom and human rights.
A man like him should have brains like a man and not like a mouse. I like all the privileges I can get and that is exactly what I fought for when I was in the Army and I challenge Mr. Lautier's views and stand ready to defend my views at anytime.
H. Mathis
123 Strafford St., SW
Atlanta, Georgia
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Emotional
Political
What themes does it cover?
Constitutional Rights
Social Issues
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Civil Rights
Sit Ins
Uncle Tom
Atlanta Daily World
Freedom
Human Rights
Army Service
Louis Lautier
What entities or persons were involved?
H. Mathis
Dear Editor
Letter to Editor Details
Author
H. Mathis
Recipient
Dear Editor
Main Argument
the writer defends their position of supporting sit-in movements for freedom and human rights without fully participating, rejects being labeled an 'uncle tom,' and challenges mr. lautier's views, citing their army service in fighting for privileges.
Notable Details
References Mr. Louis Lautier's Story In Atlanta Daily World On February 16, 1961
Mentions 'Uncle Tom' Slur
Expresses 10% Support For Sit Ins
Cites Worldwide Movement For Freedom And Human Rights
Challenges Lautier To Debate
Address: 123 Strafford St., Sw, Atlanta, Georgia