Letter to the Editor: Dodgers strike out by backtracking

Dear Editor:

The Dodgers have been part of my life for years. I haven’t met any of them personally, but like many in Southern California I’m a fan and have felt like part of the family. Maybe you feel this way too.

However, I feel very betrayed as I see that they have re-invited a hate group called The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night at Dodger Stadium. Why? I suppose because it’s trendy to do this.

I am not upset that there will be gay people at Dodger Stadium. I’m not upset that gay people are anywhere. They have as much of a right to be in public as anyone. I am just not happy that a group who publicly attacks and mocks Catholics are being honored. They not only mock and make fun of Catholics but of women who give their lives in service for others.

I’m not saying that all “Sisters” have been perfect, but to generally slander all sisters in this way is grossly inappropriate. Imagine if they were inviting anti-Jewish or anti-Muslims to honor at Dodger Stadium. It’s grossly inappropriate.

I don’t expect I’ll change the Dodgers decision. But we should all be aware that prejudice and hate still exist, and is still popular with some people. It’s time for this kind of disgusting mockery came to an end.

Fr. John Higgins
Downey