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...anyone in the Arab world ever again defend what the U.S. stands for? The shocking pictures displayed on TV screens in Arab homes only confirm the hypocrisy of U.S. policy in the Middle East. While things the Israelis do are condoned and shielded by the U.S., Iraqis are tortured and humiliated. How can moderates in the Arab world advocate the American democratic system as a model for their own countries? The U.S.'s plans and policies for the Middle East are a complete mess. Adel Malaika Jeddah, Saudi Arabia...
...week later, backed by U.S. soldiers. Bremer has denied prior knowledge of the raid, but sources say he authorized it. Bremer didn't inform the White House or the Pentagon of the timing of the move, an official says, but Chalabi had few allies left in Washington willing to defend him. "Nobody can protect anyone anymore," says a Pentagon official...
...anyone in the Arab world ever again defend what the U.S. stands for? The shocking pictures displayed on TV screens in Arab homes only confirm the hypocrisy of U.S. policy in the Middle East. How can moderates in the Arab world advocate the American democratic system as a model for their own countries? The U.S.'s plans and policies for the Middle East are a complete mess. ADEL MALAIKA Jeddah, Saudi Arabia...
...dismisses the claims of al-Sadr's Shi'ite critics, like Sheik Bhafer al-Qaisi, a representative of Ayatullah Sistani's who told TIME last week that al-Sadr was purposely trying to provoke an attack on the Shi'ite shrines to trigger a nationwide revolt. "We want to defend the shrines," says al-Turfi, "not destroy them...
Kerry's trouble is that he is so determined to become President that he will say anything, which leaves him unable to defend his multiple positions. But people who have a core set of values have no difficulty communicating them. That Kerry is the son of a diplomat and was partly educated in European schools does not prove he overintellectualizes. It suggests that he believes he is entitled to govern the country, never mind that he has neither the skills nor the values needed for that task. DUANE E. LAMERS Troy, Mich...