Dear Editor,
Re: "Female couple subjected to homophobic, racist rant in Richmond," Richmond-News.com, Feb. 18.
I would like to take responsibility, as I am the person in the video in the above-named story.
Firstly, I would like to apologize to the two ladies who were in the vehicle. Anger does not give me the right to yell at someone, call someone names, judge someone based on their sexual identity, and use violence to handle a situation.
I am truly sorry that I made you ladies feel targeted and unsafe. This really isn’t who I am, nor do I want the public to have that image of me.
Viewing the video, I was able to see how I reacted and with that I will be taking the steps it takes to better myself as well as my anger.
I’m asking that this can be published in the Richmond News, Vancouver City News, as well as City News’ Twitter account.
I ask this in hopes of reaching these women, so they are aware I am taking responsibility for my actions and trying my best to make amends.
Jill
RICHMOND
Editor's note: Last name withheld because author is a minor and her family members have been subjected to online hate as a result of her actions.
