We are all facing tough economic times. The only way is to reach out to the communities.

I know that (the Times/News) also had rack to distribute your newspaper at the Southcenter Post Office, which like ours has been removed. I do not know what to do but I am writing you of the ordeal and hope you will join us in voicing our concern.

Some time back we had put a small rack (to distribute our magazine free) at the Southcenter Post Office. I had asked the window clerk to see the postmaster and seek permission.

But she said the supervisors are at the Riverton Post Office. Also, I was told that the land belonged to the Westfield. I asked Westfield and they said they did not have any problem since there were other racks also.

When I went to put the magazines again, the racks were missing. I asked the window clerk again who again directed me to Westfield. I contacted Westfield and they told me that it was not removed by them.

I contacted Riverton Heights; the supervisor, who identified herself as Mary, said she had asked the Seattle Times to remove the racks.

The Post Office is a place where the community comes together. A few racks for the free distribution of the magazine should not be a concern.

Also, the land belonged to Westfield. I do not know why the supervisor decided to get them removed. I have tried to contact the Seattle post master, Katherine Nash. She has favored the supervisor to get the racks removed.

In these times, we need to work together and get the economy up and running again. We use the post office. We have a post office box and also are looking for more subscribers.

Our magazine reaches out to the communities. We portray the Indian community, but our logo is "Connecting Communities." We encourage literature and poetry and hope others will also join us in time.

I look forward to your help and hope you will also join us in voicing our concerns.

Robert Wadhwa
Aasra Punjabi English Magazine
Kent