Panthers fought for what was right

To the editor:

I would like to comment about the Black Panthers. They were not a racist, violent group. They fought for civil rights for all. The reason they were not liked is because they and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were able to accomplish so much without violence. Word of mouth was mightier than the sword. This was during a very heated time. I happen to think these were great individuals who took a stand for what was right.

ANITA NOCERA, Cape Girardeau