To the Editor:

Re “Saudi Teenager Who Fled Home Embraces Canada” (news article, Jan. 15):

The story of the Saudi teenager granted asylum in Canada was a refreshing bit of good news in a sea of international meanness. Thank you, Canada, for yet again (remember its granting asylum to Vietnam draft dodgers) providing a moral compass for your southern neighbor.

Anthony D. Pellegrini

Bloomington, Minn.