Not thrilled about story on 'costume-themed' espresso stand | Letter


January 9, 2012 · Updated 1:21 PM 

I am writing to respond to your article about the new "costume-themed" espresso stand in Bothell by Country Village. I don't care about which part of Bothell it's in, as I care about all of Bothell.

I don't care about whether the owner Alan Tagle has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Washington. That has never given anyone a license to be offensive. Or to compare his business to anyone else's. What a crock. Which is what I think of the Bothell-Kenmore Reporter on this subject. Please return to real reporting, real people and real OPINIONS. There is a lot going on in the communities you serve, much more than this servile attitude. Please validate the people that were rightfully offended.

Become a little controversial, not immoral, or your papers will not end up in recycle bins then. The Bothell-Kenmore Reporter always had credibility, not coddling, what happened? Dare you!!

Janet Hays, Kenmore

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