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‘DOMESTIC terrorists” and “Hoods.” The derelict image of Puerto Ricans that Jorge Amselle portrays in his article “State Hood” [NR, Aug. 11] belies the loyalty, commitment to democracy, and valuable contributions of the Puerto Rican people to the United States, of which, by law, they are citizens. I speak for the 3.8 million Puerto Ricans residing on the island, as well as the 2.5 million residing throughout the 50 states, including hundreds of thousands of veterans, government officials, physicians, business owners, scientists, teachers, engineers, athletes, blue-collar workers, mothers, and children, who have been smeared by this article.

I can only speculate about Mr. Amselle’s motivations, but I find contemptible his attempt to portray law-abiding, loyal citizens as hoods, abusers of government programs, and terrorists.

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‘DOMESTIC terrorists” and “Hoods.” The derelict image of Puerto Ricans that Jorge Amselle portrays in his article “State Hood” [NR, Aug. 11] belies the loyalty, commitment to democracy, and valuable contributions of the Puerto Rican people to the United States, of which, by law, they are citizens. I speak for the 3.8 million Puerto Ricans residing on the island, as well as the 2.5 million residing throughout the 50 states, including hundreds of thousands of veterans, government officials, physicians, business owners, scientists, teachers, engineers, athletes, blue-collar workers, mothers, and children, who have been smeared by this article.

I can only speculate about Mr. Amselle’s motivations, but I find contemptible his attempt to portray law-abiding, loyal citizens as hoods, abusers of government programs, and terrorists.