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Bush is doing a good job, and is patriotic

Saul Grabia
Wednesday March 13, 2002

Editor: 

 

Re: Nancy Alexander’s letter, “Bush’s actions are not at all patriotic.” 

 

I was surprised and taken aback that the Daily Planet would print such a long, tedious, one sided laundry list of alleged atrocities perpetrated by the Bush administration without any attempt at a fair and balanced counter to her accusations. The letter was nearly half a page long giving the impression that it was actually a news article. I won’t answer the letter point for point but let me ask her and your readers this: 

Are you alarmed by the sudden, deadly, ferocious attack on our nation? Are you concerned that over 3,000 innocent people were murdered, the Pentagon attacked, and the world trade center completely demolished? 

You question Bush’s high popularity rating. Perhaps, unlike you, many clear thinking, knowledgeable Americans appreciate the fact that he is defending the United States, our Democracy, and yes Nancy, even your constitutional right to speak your mind.  

You rant about “Starving Afghan moms, dads, and children, a country in ruins, warlords and drug dealers reigning supreme.” Just add beating women for not wearing a burkha, denial of education and the daily beheadings at the soccer stadium and it sounds suspiciously like Afghanistan under the Taliban before we ever got involved! 

And those hundreds of human beings “kidnapped and caged,” you failed to mention that they were trying to kill our troops. How about “constantly reinforced fear of terrorist threats?” Finally, to paraphrase Nancy: “When is it appropriate to confront a terrorist?” 

There is nothing patriotic about spouting anti-US propaganda. 

There is nothing patriotic about twisting the facts to match your agenda.  

There is nothing patriotic about surrendering to fascism. 

Exercise your freedom of speech.  

 

Saul Grabia