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Editor: 

When I read in the media that the vast majority of Californians want the 20 year old John Walker Lindh given a harsh punishment -- life in prison or the death penalty -- I was reminded of words spoken a while back by a Jewish rabbi, healer (especially of emotional and spiritual problems) and excellent judge of character. He said, “those of you who show mercy will be happy, and mercy will be shown to you.” I wonder if that same Field Opinion Poll also indicates one reason why the vast majority of Californians are neurotic, depressed and not happy.  

Ian Johnson 

Berkeley