I am writing in regards to the “Red Line” comments by a resident of Madera regarding my article in Pieces of the Past. I deeply regret any offense that my piece gave to this person or anyone else who may have read it. It is not my intent to cause anyone any discomfort. My sole purpose in writing is to inform. I am not a muckraker, as I detest such journalism.

The historian’s job is not always easy. We try to choose significant political, economic, or social events from the past and place them in perspective. The article on the injustice done to Fr. (Thomas F.) King in 1917 was one such attempt.

I can not promise that there will never be disharmony of thought relating to my articles, but please be assured I carry no malice to anyone — past or present, and if I give offense, please let me know, and I will apologize as I am now doing.

Yours for a decent history of Madera,

Bill Coate,
Madera

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