Photo caption misleading
It is unfortunate that a recent Supreme Court ruling seems to characterize Su Beng (史明) as a man of violent actions (“Court upholds ruling on Su Beng,” Oct. 3, page 3).
“The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court ruling that found independence activist Su Beng guilty of using violence or threatening behavior at a public gathering and other crimes in a 2005 protest against then-Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairman Lien Chan’s (連戰) visit to China,” your article says.
What I’d like to comment on is the photograph that accompanies the article. Its caption reads: “Veteran independence activist Su Beng waves a stick inside Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on April 26, 2005, during a protest against then-Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairman Lien Chan’s visit to China.”
Look closely at the photograph and you will see that Su is waving the cane he uses to walk with, not a stick, which could be misconstrued to be a weapon.
FELICIA C. LIN
New York
Jordan deserves latest honor
As an enthusiastic fan of Michael Jordan and a basketball lover, I admire Jordan’s paramount achievements in basketball. Many people might know his name without being familiar with his achievements on the court.
As a six-time NBA champion, a five-time league Most Valuable Player and a ten-time scoring champ, Jordan also led the US team to Olympic golds in 1992 and 1996.
With these unprecedented accomplishments, Jordan is a legend in the world of basketball. His amazing skills and powerful slam dunk always thrilled spectators — including me, of course.
Every time I watch one of his games, I can’t take my eyes from his smooth movements and airy jumps long enough to watch the other players.
Watching him play is amazing. Of course, his teammates and coach, Phil Jackson, and the great support he received from his family also played a role in his achievements.
Although he is retired now, he remains humble and continues to dedicate his life to basketball.
He has become the boss of the Charlotte Bobcats and is coaching his son to become a wonderful player.
Looking back on Jordan’s achievements, I believe no one in the NBA can break his records — not even Kobe Bryant or Lebron James.
Now Jordan has been honored by the basketball Hall of Fame (“Jordan receives yet another honor: Hall of Fame entry,” Sept. 12, page 19).
This is yet another great moment for him. He has set many great goals for young basketball players to aspire to and basketball lovers to admire.
STANLEY PENG
Taipei
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