Dear editor,
Once again I can not help but feel that Jon Huer is off the mark. In his April 18-19 article he tackles how unhappy English teachers are in Korea.
I think his analysis that foreigners are extremely bitter and hate all things Korean is more of a reflection of his reaction to the responses he has received over his articles from the foreign community.
I am not sure what sort of response he was expecting when he started writing articles for The Korea Times, but I am sure he felt that he would receive some positive feedback.
The feedback he has gotten thus far has been highly critical. His articles have been received with ridicule and scorn. His intelligence has been questioned and many people have openly wondered how he ever managed to get a Ph.D.
What is Huer's response to the biting criticisms he has received? He writes a scathing article about ``backpacking, unemployed English teachers.'' Rather than writing a fair and balanced about the attitudes English teachers have toward Korea, we are treated to damning indictment.
Personally, I rarely agree with any of what Huer has to write, and when I read his articles either a groan or expletive or both escape my lips.
If I want to read an insightful column about Korea, Korean culture, or those dwelling in Korea, I will read Michael Breen's column. If I want to torture my mind, I will read Jon Huer's.
Chris Benedict
English teacher from Canada
Ulsan City