In a message dated 4/30/02 11:51:22 AM, pbonilla@ARTINSOFT.COM writes:

<< Please forgive my ignorance of
your beautiful language, if this is the reason of your reply. >>

Pablo,

No, it is MY ignorance which has caused heartache.  Your English is so
perfect, I had no idea that it is your second language.  I know firsthand
that your countrymen are a joyful, loving and tolerant people.  You deserve
the treatment to which you have been accustomed.  All my life, I have been
taught to love and respect all people for whatever goodness is in there
heart.  Lately, bigotry has been flaunted in my face and I have become openly
outraged by it because I want it banished forever.  I was blinded by my
bitterness and did not see you for the man you are.  I am sorry.

I tell my son, do not judge a man by his last act.  If you think of me,
please keep that in mind.

Rico