Puzzled by reverse racism claim

from Richmond News June 8 2023

by Richmond News

Seniors Link invites you to ‘Tea and tell’

Dear Editor,

Re: “Thankful not to be burdened by having the mind of a racist,” Richmond-News com, May 27

I ﬁnd it fascinating that in 2023 people in this city “hear” racist comments directed towards them

Frankly, I have heard much more racist comments and language directed towards visible minorities.

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Development Permit Panel Meeting

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers

Agenda Items:

1. 12551 No. 1 Road - DP 21-935984 - Gordon Chan - To (1) permit the replacement of all the existing single-glazed windows with new double-glazed windows, the replacement of two doors on the front (north) elevation and the removal of the overhead garage door on the rear (south) elevation at 12551 No. 1 Road; and (2) vary the provision of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to reduce the minimum front yard setback to the garbage and recycling enclosure from 3.0 m to 0 m.

2 6520 Williams Road “DP 21-936149 - Gradual Architecture Inc.” To (1) permit the construction of eight townhouse units at 6520 Williams Road on a site zoned “Low Density Townhouses (RTL4)”; and (2) vary the provision of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to reduce the minimum required lot width from 40.0 m to 36.6 m. Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.

Please note: If you are unable to attend the Development Permit Panel meeting in-person, you may provide written comments in advance of the meeting by email to cityclerk@richmond.ca, by standard mail, or participate in the meeting remotely by teleconference. Registration to participate remotely is available starting on the Friday prior to the meeting until 1:00 p.m on the date of the meeting. Information on how to register is available on the City website: https://citycouncil.richmond.ca/meetings/phone-participation.htm

An online search will show that government reports, legal societies, administrative tribunals and actual court cases which have decided and ruled that the term “Gweilo” is not a racist term at all

I am saddened that “white” fragility and “reverse racism” are now commonly accepted concepts in Richmond

Alvin Lee RICHMOND