Dear Editor: As an Executive Board member of Hoboken Chapter of N.A.A.C.P. who is protector of all people’s human rights, I must respond to the letter of T. Jones – HHA tenants whiny, lazy (Hoboken Reporter editorial, February 20, 2000). It saddens me to know that today, in the year of 2000, as we approach a new millennium, we have people with the mindset of T. Jones in our society. To the contrary, I would advise the leaders of the city of Hoboken to respect the tenants of the Hoboken Housing Authority and listen to the issues that are their concern. These tenants have been exploited during every administration; every election is a testament of such. To suggest to leaders that the answer to the concerns of the citizens in the Hoboken Housing Authority is to “wait a few decades for the opportunity and bulldoze the project; then replace it with a cemetery.” That certainly does not require an engagement of the mind. As to enshrined government handout, first take a good look at Corporate America before you trash the most vulnerable people in society – let us measure what Corporate America receives in handout from the government vs. the tenants of Hoboken Housing Authority. I am offended by such thought process and find T. Jones’ letter to be derogatory, insulting and very evil spirited, full of hate and grandiose. One should not sit on their laurels and criticize the less fortunate people of society; unless they have extended themselves by taking the hand of a little person as a contribution to humanity. T. Jones should consider being a “mentor” for some of the disadvantaged children in the housing project; perhaps then he would be someone worthy of advising the leaders of any community. To build consensus for the betterment of the city of Hoboken, “all of the citizens should be included in the capital gains that Hoboken has made and none left behind.” Hoboken Housing Authority is comprised of a large number of decent people who work every day and are respectable citizens of this community. They are deserving of the leaders’ attention other than when it is time for them to vote! Be reminded, when we speak of class, remember there is low class in the higher echelon of society. Yes, Hoboken is a wealthy community with a segment of the population left out of the equation. I challenge the leaders of this “now” wealthy community to do what is morally right because these are citizens who have lived here all the years that Hoboken was not so “chic.” As Hoboken weans itself away from HUD’s teat, just look at the front page of the Hoboken Reporter February 20th edition, and take note of the individuals who are embracing HUD. Perhaps this residential building will be affordable! In closing, I suggest that T. Jones grow up or better yet adjust an attitude that is negative to the human spirit. I have polled several members of the Executive Board of Hoboken Chapter of N.A.A.C.P. They are in 100 percent agreement with my sentiments. Carrie Gilliard, Vice President Hoboken Chapter of N.A.A.C.P.