美国毫无疑问是当今世界上种族歧视最少的国家之一。委是如此，种族歧视的语言还是时有出现，种族歧视的行为还是时有发生。比如，今天凌晨ESPN网站在评论林书豪时出现了"Chink in the Armor" 这样的标题。大家都知道，Chink或Chinaman都是明显带侮辱性的词，与称呼黑人为Negro的严重程度差不多。
尽管ESPN.com在几十分钟后就摘去了这个标题，并且已就此事公开道歉了两次，但美国华人社会依然有必要对此类现象强烈地说“不”。一方面，美国的法律严格禁止一切形式的种族歧视，保障种族平等、族群和谐；另一方面，作为我们这样的少数族群的亚裔、华裔，适时、适当地发出自己的声音尤其重要。最起码，这与我们努力工作、为社会贡献聪明才智是同等重要的。
下面所转的是WXC网友Francine MM给ESPN写的信以及ESPN给她的回信。
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ZT：我给ESPN.com领导写的信
来源: Francine 于 2012-02-18 13:23:19
http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/sports/363679.html
我刚给ESPN.com的Senior VP and GM Mr. John Kosner发了下面的email，并同时cc给了他们的Public Relation Department.
John Kosner email: john.kosner@espn.com
PR Department email: espnpr@espn.com
同学们如果对歧视有意见，请直接给肇事部门提意见，这样会更productive，在这里讨论当然好，但是起不到社会效果。写这样的信或许有效果或许没效果，但是不写肯定没效果。
发帖后笔记：espnpr@espn.com好像不是一个好的去处，如果大家想提意见除了Kosner的email，还是去试一下以下的feedback网页：
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?id=2826900
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Dear Mr. Kosner,
As an avid fan of ESPN and sports, and a member of the Chinese-American community, I am writing to you to respectfully request the removal from posts at ESPN of the writer, editor and those involved in the racial slur incident occurred in the early morning of February 18, 2012. I appreciate the action ESPN has taken, namely, the removal of the Chink in the Armor headline and the ensuing apology. However, the removal from ESPN of those involved needs to be the next step in order to restore ESPN’s reputation.
ESPN is more than the Worldwide Leader in Sports. ESPN is also looked up to for the professional standards that it sets. Indeed, as one of the most successful sports networks, ESPN should be and is held to the highest professional standards. Racial slurs have no place in any professional setting, let alone a socially influential giant such as ESPN.
I, along with millions of Chinese-Americans, look forward to your prompt action in this matter. Thank you in advance!
Sincerely,
Francine
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John Kosner的回信
来源: Francine 于 2012-02-18 15:26:58
http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/sports/363709.html
回答: 我给ESPN.com领导写的信 由 Francine 于 2012-02-18 13:23:19
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Francine,
Thanks for your input. Please know that these incidents are absolutely unacceptable to us, and we will take appropriate action concerning the individuals responsible, once a considered process is fully executed. It just takes some time to make sure the results of our actions are comprehensive and accurate.
Sincerely,
John K
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My response:
Dear John,
I thank you for your prompt attention. I trust you will continue to hold the highest professional standards at ESPN.
Enjoy the weekend!
Best regards,
Francine
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附：statement from ESPN.com
来源: chroot 于 2012-02-18 16:23:41
http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/sports/363727.html
回答: 我给ESPN.com领导写的信 由 Francine 于 2012-02-18 13:23:19
"Last night, ESPN.com’s mobile web site posted an offensive headline referencing Jeremy Lin at 2:30 am ET. The headline was removed at 3:05 am ET. We are conducting a complete review of our cross-platform editorial procedures and are determining appropriate disciplinary action to ensure this does not happen again. We regret and apologize for this mistake."
