We should always remember those names, for there but for the grace of God went us. It could have happened to any of us.

As a tribute to them, I propose that we stop using the word “hate.” Let us drop the word from our vocabulary. You can’t say that word without feeling some anger. We know full well how deadly a combination hate and anger can be.

No more hate.

Mel Mallin

Overland Park, Kan.