Dear Editor,
Re: “See benefits of immigration,” Letters, Aug. 14.
I want to say, “Thank you!” to Ms Henderson for her letter which shows goodwill to immigration.
Although most of the immigrants do create benefits to Richmond and Canadian society, they are sometimes treated unfairly by some as they try to settle in their new life as a Canadian.
I remember my son had his hair cut by a (Caucasian) schoolmate because he didn’t like my son’s hairstyle.
I was once held in a parking lot because a lady “felt” that my car hit hers — although it didn’t.
I certainly would not take those incidences as a reflection of my experience in Canada over the past 25 years, just as I hope others will not take the bad example of some new immigrants as a reflection of all.
I believe a mature person should look at the benefits of a multicultural society.
Shirley Chiang
Richmond
