Oscar Wilde was once quoted as saying, “Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.” Wit, of course, being a form of humor; intellectual humor we could call it. Intellect assumes that one has to ability to use rational and intelligent thought processes.

Silly me for using intelligent thought while reading through the Sun Journal editorial page March 1 that contained David Das’ letter. Apparently, I assumed incorrectly that Mr. Das was being serious with his words about terrorism, ethnic groups, etc. Silly me for assuming that Mr. Das was also an intelligent person, and just had really backward thinking and opinions.

Mr. Das needs to realize that while his intent may have been to make people think and react (just like I had done, I admit), he hurt many people at the same time. Think of all the people of different ethnicities who feel as though they have been condemned, criminalized and compared to the likes of child molesters, abusers and rapists – all of whom do have their names and addresses on public record.

I would tell Mr. Das that sarcasm has its place, I truly believe that. And he may have chosen a great time to use sarcasm, but why use it and hurt people at the same time?

Here all this time, I thought that I was the most sarcastic person I knew. Now, I realize that I’m wrong. Das’ sarcasm, combined with his tactless thinking, truly outweighs my sarcasm. Silly me.

P.S. That was sarcasm.

Jeff Kochis, Farmington