Listers....originally I sent a Cc to the list, but as you can see, I had the wrong address in my address book. Here I have copied and pasted what I sent this afternoon, with Margy's approval. ----- Original Message ----- From: Anna Marie and Dennis Payne To: BillPress@aol.com Cc: ACADIAN-CAJUN-L-@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 5:52 PM Subject: Re: Your article on Child Abuse-Cajun Style Mr. Press: As a citizen of San Diego County, and of Acadian descent, I find your headline offensive and embarassing. You imply that this is the way Cajun's treat their children. In my experience, nothing could be further from the truth. Children were treasured. We were raised by an Acadian mother and there was never any hint of abuse. Our whole extended family was nothing but loving and caring to all the children. Have you checked for the names of these people...teacher and principal. How much research did you actually do to make sure they were "Cajun"? You certainly didn't show that in your article. Generalizing is not accurate news reporting. I also take exception to the flippant way you answered Mrs. Howard. Your article and response has cast a poor light on the San Diego Union-Tribune, and our fair city. I believe an apology is due to Mrs. Howard, and all Acadian/Cajuns as well. Sincerely, Ann Payne (of Acadian descent) Santee, CA.