Moral Decision

John Doe
123 Green Ave,
Penticton, B.C.
V2A 3W1

February 10, 2011

John Smith
Mayor
City Hall 568 Main Street
Small Village, B.C.

Dear Mr. Smith:

I am surprised that you are asking me for advice, out of all the people in our village. But since you have, I will express my thoughts thoroughly. I think we should cover up this evidence, it is for the greater good. Families in our village rely on Gunter Grass to provide for them. Without him, many of these families will fall into poverty. He has donated large amounts of money to charities. I think we need to acknowledge that he is a model citizen, in the present. If he had meant any harm to our village, he would have done so earlier.

Of course victims of the concentration camp, of the entire holocaust will want him exposed. But you cannot judge Gunter Grass from his past. Everyone has made mistakes, just on different scales. He is obviously trying to make amends for his past deeds. No matter what a man's past may have been, his future is spotless. He treats many of our citizens very well. He has built a profitable factory, where many of our citizens work. They are well paid, and the working conditions are great.  

Also, he has three children, and many grandchildren. If we exposed Gunter Grass, his entire family would be judged, and that is unfair for them. It would be extremely embarrassing for all of them. We should also respect his deceased wife. He is 92 years old, it would be useless exposing him now. We should just let him live the rest of his life peacefully.

Sincerely,

Sumeet Tattla