I refer to the cartoon series “Overboard” published in your Telegram.
The constant unrelenting portrayal of the cartoon character cat Scratch as an evil threat to vulnerable creatures is classical hate depiction.
One recent defamation had Scratch the evil cat depicted as a deadly threat to ducks being protected by the usual heroic dog.
I know of no incidents where cats were a threat to ducks. I suspect, however, dogs are a greater threat to ducks than any cat.
I have seen scofflaw dog owners take the leash off their dogs to allow their mutts to plunge into a lake to chase and terrorize the waterfowl, including ducks.
Do you have any explanation why you publish this hate propaganda against cats?
Robin Reid
St. John’s
