I want to compliment John Hayakawa for his sharp rebuke to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in 303 Creative Services LLC v. Elenis, which undermines the principle of Equal Justice Under Law (“‘Right to refuse’ leaves lasting scars,” Star- Advertiser, Island Voices, July 23).

Hayakawa’s lifetime of personal experiences illustrates what happens when this principle is ignored during the era of Jim Crow, and more specifically ignored for Asian residents.

Thanks to Mr. Hayakawa for putting his emotions into a heartfelt article that made all of us understand this critically important subject better.

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