Los Angeles To Install "Asian Crossing" Signs To Protect Ethnic Pedestrians - Page 2
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 4:27AM 
The sign had its critics at the City Council meeting last Friday. Janet Chung, President of the Chinese LGBT Union of Los Angeles said that the sign was an “embarrassment.” “We are not like a deer and we are not like illegal aliens,” said Chung. “This sign implies that we not know how to cross the street, which is not true.”
Other activists questioned the smorgasbord of Asian cultures and the appearance of a sword. “At a time when we are teaching our children not to use pretend weapons, this image is not necessary,” said Wanda Bertelsmann, chairwoman of Mothers Against Violent Play.
Yoon defends the sign. “You can’t make everyone happy, especially when you have so many different Asian ethnicities that seem to space out when walking or driving,” said Yoon.
The sign comes at a time of increasing awareness of the increased risk of injury to Asian drivers and pedestrians. While many claim there is a cultural reason for the increased risk, evidence is mounting of a biological source.
Other activists questioned the smorgasbord of Asian cultures and the appearance of a sword. “At a time when we are teaching our children not to use pretend weapons, this image is not necessary,” said Wanda Bertelsmann, chairwoman of Mothers Against Violent Play.
Yoon defends the sign. “You can’t make everyone happy, especially when you have so many different Asian ethnicities that seem to space out when walking or driving,” said Yoon.
The sign comes at a time of increasing awareness of the increased risk of injury to Asian drivers and pedestrians. Many claim there is a cultural reason for the increased risk since traditionally many Asian countries did not have intersections.
