by Kaaba J. Carter

After reading a letter to the editor published Sept. 16 titled Food Weakens Immune System, I have decided to write the following.

I have heard that when animals are inbred for many generations, then that species more than likely will have genetic flaws. That, namely, is the weakening of the immune system. From my observations over the years, I have seen what can happen to dogs when inbred over many generations. Some dogs have been known to be born with three legs or to die before being weaned. Some have unknown diseases and, most notably, some dogs have been born mentally insane and unstable. These common occurrences, which I will call freak acts of nature that stem from inbreeding, mainly occurs in pit bulls. Their breeders want to breed the craziest fighting dog. After unexpected results, the breeder then is forced to bring another genetic strain of dogs into the bloodline.

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Mr. Hale, before making such outlandish accusations like It’s the food that weakens our immune system, do an honest and thorough research. Over the years, in fact, the average life span of the human being has increased by 10 years since 1880 according to the National Census Bureau. Neither of us are brain surgeons, but I think that the increase is caused by a more healthy and nutritious diet, exercise and the positive lifestyle of the world’s people.

When I read things like what Mr. Hale has written, it only reminds me of how falsehood entangled with a crafty mind can serve to mislead people into believing such bogus, pretentious things by using the news medium. And if you truly and honestly are sold on the idea that it is the food that weakens our immune systems, then what plan of action do you have for the world’s future? I personally don’t believe that you believe yourself.