GIVE ME A BREAK

EDITOR: These remarks are in regards to the letter by Mary Moore that

appeared in Thursday's paper. I am outraged. Your editorial and a letter that

appeared in Monday's paper hit the nail on the head.

Unfortunately, a few people did taunt the police, but the majority of Oakland

residents are outraged by that behavior. Where is Moore's outrage at Lovelle

Mixon for killing four policemen and then placing his young sister in danger?

My heart aches for the families of the dead officers, the family of Mixon and

the citizens of Oakland. Moore appears to be blaming corrupt cop culture

across the whole nation for this awful tragedy. Give me a break.

Officer John Hege, one of the four slain officers, was kept on life support

until his organs could be used for transplant. He died in the line of duty and

because of his death, four or more people will have another chance at life.

Moore does that also outrage you?

MARILYN E. HOLECEK

Sonoma