Re: Theatre accused of discrimination, March 7

Theatre accused of discrimination, March 7

I am very disappointed in the way the Star handled this article. The headline, written in bold letters, makes Rui Pereira look immediately guilty of racism. When asked for a description of this woman by police, Rui said that among other features, the woman in question was black. Is this part of her description no longer allowed?

I wonder whether this entitled woman has acted in a belligerent manner in other instances when she hasn’t gotten her way and then pulled out the racism card.

The Kingsway Theatre welcomes all well-behaved patrons and always has. Backpacks and large purses cannot be brought into the theatre for a legitimate reason. Rui offers a wonderful food and beverage service, which helps support this unique theatre. He is a kind and generous host and businessman and does not deserve this biased account of what happened.

Boycott this lovely theatre? I will make a point of going there this week and more often in support.

Judy Midgley, Toronto

This is a non-issue: The Kingsway has a policy of no backpacks.

The patron chose not to comply. End of story. Do not turn this into a racial issue.

R. Smith, Toronto