Letter to the Editor: Too much fuss over Trudeau’s blackface

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau is begging the Canadian public – all of whom are squeaky clean – to forgive him for donning a turban and blackface at a costume party almost 20 years ago. A bit crass, perhaps.

Surprisingly his critics so far haven’t also commented on his blackened hand placed on the bare upper chest of the young woman standing beside him. But then Trudeau is not Trump — he’s younger, a bit more handsome and not conservative in his politics, so he can be allowed that much as long as he doesn’t step out of line.