I commend and thank Victoria city council for taking an ethical and moral stand against Esmeralda’s visit, perhaps other individuals and institutions should emulate such dignified action.

A visit by Esmeralda to our city would be degrading to those people who were tortured and killed on board. I respectfully ask the authorities to withdraw the welcome mat and refuse to participate in any ceremony related to this symbol of terror, intolerance and crimes against humanity.

Please support our efforts to stop the visit, at www.noesmeralda.com.

Carlos Flores

Saanich