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...Butters' story proves that if left to their own devices, most governments would do fine without U.S. interference in their internal affairs. We should restrain ourselves when it comes to Cuba, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Give them an opportunity to succeed unhindered. Unless, of course, we are afraid they might succeed, which would indicate that there are systems out there at least as capable as our own. David G. McGrady, Muskegon, Mich...
...Thank goodness TIME is not afraid to tell us how Hamas, the winner in the democratic elections the West wanted in Palestine, is doing its best to run Gaza responsibly. Not only is it iniquitous that the U.S. and Europe have sidelined the elected government, but it is also extremely cruel that we have been complicit in Israel's blockade, which is further impoverishing the people of Gaza. They have as much right to travel abroad and trade with the outside world as we or the Israelis do. Tony Davies, EXETER, ENGLAND...
Making presidential decrees a reality and getting the aid from planes to warehouses and then to the victims will be difficult. There is rising criticism that Garcia's micromanaging of the crisis is actually slowing down the process, with underlings afraid to make decisions that might contradict the president's plans for a shipment of aid. "The government is doing very much, which is important, but I think we need to leave the work at this point to the experts," says Ica Bishop Guido Brena. "There could be a moment when people think that this is being used for political...
...like that," Grassley said in his typical Iowan twang. "These folks follow you on Law and Order," he said, referring to the NBC show Thompson appeared in from 2002 until recently where he played the New York District Attorney. "Nothing but reruns from now on in, I'm afraid," Thompson said, a little wistfully...
...Butters' story proves that if left to their own devices, most governments would do fine without U.S. interference in their internal affairs. Americans should restrain ourselves when it comes to Cuba, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Give them an opportunity to succeed unhindered. Unless, of course, we are afraid they might succeed, which would indicate that there are systems out there at least as capable as our own. David G. McGrady, Muskegon, Michigan...