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...China's Gen Y I found Simon Elegant's story "China's Me Generation" very interesting [Aug. 6], but the article failed to highlight a crucial point. While Chinese in their 20s and 30s are certainly exploring the new consumerism, they are most readily applying for Party membership. Affiliation with China's Communist Party helps ensure more of the bene fits these young people seek to enjoy; it also raises some interesting questions about possibly a much more complicated relationship between youth and politics in China. Caroline Cooper, Jakarta...
...deal with dictators"[Aug. 6]: I was disappointed to read Peter Beinart's suggestion that bringing Benazir Bhutto back to power is the ideal way to solve mushrooming fundamentalism in Pakistan. It seems he has forgotten or is simply unaware of Bhutto's role in the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Her government was the first to recognize the Taliban regime after it took control of Kabul in 1996 and hailed its leaders as agents of peace in the region. Bhutto's secularism is no more sincere than that of General Pervez Musharraf or any other Pakistani leader. Forogh...
...Resurrecting a Dead Language Lisa Takeuchi Cullen wants a return to the Latin Mass because she is unhappy with Roman Catholic teachings and would like to escape back to a time when those in the pew had no clue [Aug. 6]. The allure of Mass is not in language but in the celebration itself. Cullen should savor the fact that she can understand what is being said in English and disagree with it. The church should maintain the common language of the people, because it is their faith that makes the church more of a community than an institution. Josh...
...Army of Ambassadors Mark Kukis' story on the Karbala attacks really put a human face on the cold statistics of the casualties and suffering in Iraq [Aug. 6]. It was impossible to deny the reality of violence and pain that so many soldiers see in Iraq. Regardless of our opinions on the war, we can all agree that our soldiers are amazing heroes. Along with their loved ones, they deserve our continued support. I wish I could shake each soldier's hand and thank all those in uniform for the sacrifices they've made. Please bring them home soon. Jose...
CORRECTION: The Aug. 10 online news article "Members Raise Community Concerns at Allston Meeting" incorrectly attributed a set of remarks to Boston Redevelopment Authority senior planner Carlos J. Montanez. Montanez did not attend the meeting, and he did not deliver any of the remarks attributed to him in the story. The speaker was, in fact, Kairos Shen, another Boston Redevelopment Authority representative...