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...Hardy, Flaubert and other 19th century greats. Together, these skills have made him one of Britain's most celebrated novelists. But his latest, Tomorrow, is a model of delayed gratification. That's what makes it so infuriating. Like his other novels, Tomorrow deals with sex, death, betrayal, history, intergenerational conflict, love and pain. But this one involves people who are mostly prosperous, likable and happy, and they largely stay that way throughout. Mike and Paula Hook live in an expensive London neighborhood and enjoy good health, great sex, rewarding jobs and adorable 16-year-old twins. "This has been...
...Taming Terrorism's Reign Thank you for the unbiased, informative article summarizing the civil conflict in Sri Lanka [April 16]. Although I have spent virtually my whole life in the U.S., I am of Sri Lankan-Tamil origin and have long been dismayed by the American stereotype of Tamil Tigers as terrorists as well as other misunderstandings. There are extremely sad events occurring on both sides of the war, and I thank you for bringing this to light. It's about time. I have been to the north of Sri Lanka and have seen the immense suffering of many Tamil...
...tragedy of the Sinnathambi family is not unique. Civilian casualties and displacement can occur in any armed conflict, whether the guise is ethnic or religious strife. Once a dispute becomes full-blown war, the weapons industry takes over by supplying arms to both sides of the dividing line. This is a major reason for prolonged conflicts, and in this regard the action of the U.S. government to prevent weapons from reaching the L.T.T.E. is commendable. Jayantha Guruge, Davis, California...
...Taming Terrorism's Reign Thank you for the unbiased, informative article summarizing the civil conflict in Sri Lanka [April 16]. I am well-versed in the struggle between the Sri Lankan government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (L.T.T.E.). Although I have spent virtually my whole life in the U.S., I am of Sri Lankan-Tamil origin and have long been dismayed by the American stereotype of Tamil Tigers as terrorists as well as other misunderstandings. There are extremely sad events occurring on both sides of the war, and I thank you for bringing this to light...
...tragedy of the Sinnathambi family is not unique. Civilian casualties and displacement can occur in any armed conflict, whether the guise is ethnic or religious strife. Once a dispute becomes full-blown war, the weapons industry takes over by supplying arms to both sides of the dividing line. This is a major reason for prolonged conflicts, and in this regard the action of the U.S. government to prevent weapons from reaching the L.T.T.E. is commendable. Jayantha Guruge, DAVIS, CALIFORNIA...