Look at the Perspective

Recent evidence of the L.A. Times’ continuing leftist political bias is irrefutable.

Coming on the heels of the recent Times boycott by those protesting your paper’s obvious (leftist) pro-Palestinian bias, the front page of the April 28 Calendar section provides yet another glaring example of this bias with its leftist characterization of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

The headline “Flames of Inspiration,” subtitled with a reference to the riots as a “civic upheaval,” and a mural depicting African Americans as victims used as a background, borders on the absurd. Given this extreme leftist perspective, it is not too difficult to understand your paper’s ability to portray Palestinian terrorists as victims.

FRANK LaFLAMME

Thousand Oaks

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I can’t believe Christopher Reynolds overlooked the work of Los Angeles-based artist Jill D’Agnenica (“What the Riots Sparked,” April 28).

D’Agnenica placed pink angels all over the city--one for every 10 square feet. The project was highlighted at the Lucky Nun, a now-defunct Silver Lake art gallery.

Hers was a spectacular contribution, and it was sad not to find it in the article.

SCOTT ALLEN

Pasadena

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Anna Deavere Smith’s insights into the 1992 L.A. riots should be required reading for any man or woman who would be chief of the LAPD (“Insights From a Perpetual Outsider,” April 28).

She is brilliant, authentic and wonderfully human. Her 2000 book, “Talk to Me--Listening Between the Lines,” is also vital for anyone who would assume any of the various thrones we allow in this country, many contrary to the wishes of the people.

Smith’s incisive commentary, holding us accountable for those “safe houses of identity” we may inhabit, urges a change without beating the point mercilessly. If only the officers who attacked Rodney King had used such an approach, and those whose violent, graceless acts preceded and still follow.

JEANINE D’ELIA

Granada Hills