letter to the editor

Dear Star,

I really enjoyed the article Dog Days of Athens by Charly Montgomery. While our version of Western culture has not extended that much tolerance to canines, it nevertheless reminded me of less oppressive times in Columbia when a certain number of charismatic pooches ran free, often picking people out to spend the day with.

I particularly remember two charming mutts who canvassed the Five Points/ Shandon area for years. Unfortunately, and gradually, a more "Dog Nazi" attitude prevailed, and the streets of Columbia are now safely sterile.

Where Montgomery left me was right after she commented: "While all were skinny, their eyes held none of that dog sadness that most cast out pets acquire." I was right there with her until the next sentence: "I'm not sure why Athenians care so little for their canine friends."

I would allow not one of those dogs would trade places with an over weight, leashed, barking, chained dog over here in the land of the free.

Go Greece young dog, go Greece.

Sincerely,

Corry E. Mason