Example 1

March 8, 2011
Dear Mr. Limbaugh,
I believe you should apologize for mocking the Chinese language because that was very
unprofessional and offensive.
Your mocking of the Chinese language was extremely unprofessional. Even though you did not
understand what President Hu Jintao was saying does not mean you have the right to mock the
language. As a professional, you should know by now that if you do not understand something,
then it is your job to figure it out or ask for help and in this case, find a translator for yourself.
Not only was your mockery unprofessional, but it was also very offensive to everyone who
speaks another language. Through your actions, you are sending the message that “If you do not
speak English, then I will mock your language because I do not understand,” which is simply
discriminatory. Living in a country that has people from all over the world with different
cultures, foods, languages, etc., you should understand that not everyone only speaks English and
be more tolerant of differences.
While I understand that we all have “Freedom of Speech” in the United States, your mockery of
the Chinese language was not an example of you exercising your right to speak your mind, but
an example of your ignorance. We should all have the right to say what is on our minds, but that
does not mean we have the right to be hurtful and make fun of others. As the saying goes, “If
you do not have something nice to say, then do not say anything at all.”
Thank you for reading my letter and I hope to hear an apology from you soon.
Sincerely,
Mr. Sithiphone