Hiroshima Nagasaki anniversary prompts reflection on war
Cedar Rapids letter writer mentions 60th anniversary of atomic bombings and honors diverse war victims from Bataan to Nanking. He recalls personal family ties on Guam, wartime occupation, and postwar views. The piece endorses Kay Halloran for mayor and endorses public service.
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Nagasaki
Bataan
Nanking
U.S
Chichi Jima
Japan
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Pacific
Guam
Guam Guard
Imperial Japan
Leyte Gulf
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Hiroshima and
Burma
Indonesia
Papua New Guinea
China
Korea
Kuril Islands
Philippines
Malaysia
Cambodia
Viet Nam
Borneo
Thailand
Hong Kong
Singapore
David Chung
Cedar Rapids
Kay Halloran
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Call for restraint and reflection on war ethics
The writer argues against civilian casualties and demonization in war, challenging claims of democracy promotion. He notes past bombings and questions the morality of interventions, urging egotism reduction and recognition of human rights while acknowledging Iraqis’ suffering, mobility of weapons, and postwar changes.
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