letter to metro

I read the free Metro in the morning just cause it amuses me and it'll kick start me to do real news investigation on the items it mentions. A letter appeared in the letter section from another reader that really pissed me off. So I sent the following. Hopefully it'll get published:

Hello,

Regarding "Better ways to spend $20 million" (Sept. 21): Constance Wright says "[Anousheh Ansari] needs to re-think their priorities and stop being so selfish and self-centered". If you had done any research on her you would have found out the following: that she works with a number of non-profit organizations including the Ashoka Foundation in its support of social entrepreneurs. She has served on the boards of directors for Make-a-Wish Foundation of North Texas and Collin County Children's Advocacy Center. Why is it that you are speaking up now instead of when the three male space tourists before her spent $20 million on their rides? Maybe you should do some research on them and see what their dedication is to others on the planet. You might learn that these people aren't as selfish as you think.

She came to America from Iran when she was 16 and had to learn English. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in electronics and computer engineering from George Mason University, followed by a master's degree in electrical engineering from George Washington University. She is currently working toward a master's degree in astronomy from Swinburne University. She should not be disparaged, she should be held up as a role model for young girls for her entrepreneurial spirit, educational accomplishments and that all of us can achieve our dreams if we put our minds to it.

Sincerely,
XXXXXX

Posted by jennj at September 21, 2006 12:01 PM