Yongsoo Park's "Model Minority"

Dear Editor

In response to the call in your esteemed paper

Urging Asian-Americans

To display their patriotism

In this time of crisis

Like the brave 442nd in WWII

I say we need to do more

We need the Freedom Uniform

Designed by fashion-minded artists

With surnames Wang, Lee, or Nguyen

And featuring only the most patriotic colors

And the truest of fabrics

Complete with matching face masks

All stitched with pride in the USA

The Freedom Uniform can instantly identify

Its wearer as a good Asian and

Allow would-be attackers to better

Zero-in on their targets

To hurt and maim

Only those truly deserving

Implementing the Freedom Uniform

Need not cost the taxpayer a dime

And can be funded squarely by those it protects

Throw in a modest surcharge, a.k.a.

The Loyalty Levy

And both measures can raise much-needed dollars

To help fight this horrific pandemic

Unwavering and committed,

A Model Minority