Be thankful for brave Americans who step forward and do right
A letter from a reader reflects on the September 11 attacks and the resolve of Americans. The writer recalls Army brat memories, praises a Centralia Navy enlistee headed overseas, and honors military families, teachers, and workers who sustain the country amid fear and sacrifice.
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Twin Towers
America
U.S
Alaska
Dad
Iowa
United States of America
United States
Leonard Pitts
Public debate over Iraq invasion and oil motives
Letters urge caution and oppose war before mid terms. Writers argue Bush aims to topple Saddam for oil and bases, criticize unilateral action, and warn of global harm. They reference public memory of 9/11 and question Iran North Korea Saudi ties while urging coalition building and restraint.
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America
Iraq
Bush
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Middle East
United States
Stephen Brubaker
Cedar Rapids
North Korea
Iran
Baghdad
George W
National Guard
Colin Powell
Brent Scowcroft
Republicans and Democrats strip away constitutional rights
Dave Doyle calls out alleged post Sept 11 changes described by AP as eroding rights. He cites monitoring of religious and political groups, detentions without charges, records subpoenas, jailhouse lawyer discussions, warrantless searches, and indefinite detention. He warns of loss of freedom and urges citizen wakefulness.
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Associated Press
David Kravets
America
Dave Doyle
Toddville
Not Let Tragedy Become a Tool for Fear or Profit
A plea against exploiting the Sept 11 attacks for political gain or commercial purposes. The message urges resilience, discourages turning pain into profit, and warns against allowing fear to empower terrorists.
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