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...today. Does Wolfowitz realize how difficult it is to bring democracy to a people who have no democratic tradition? Perhaps he might have a better grasp of the situation in Iraq if he accompanied our troops on a night mission to root out insurgents. There's nothing like firsthand experience for understanding the real world. Herbert Dodge Los Angeles...
...Bush did what any decent leader should do during wartime: he took a great risk to show his country's soldiers that he was proud of them and grateful for their bravery. Was this trip dangerous? Sure. Unnecessary? No. I would have loved to see the G.I.s' faces firsthand when Bush entered the room. I'm proud of the President for going forward with his heart, as he always has. I can only pray that despite the constant media bashing, he can continue to show everyone he's not afraid to do the right thing. Laura Wagner Pickerington...
...President Bush did what any decent leader should do during wartime: he took a great risk to show his country's soldiers that he was proud of them and grateful for their bravery. Was this trip dangerous? Sure. Unnecessary? No. I would have loved to see the G.I.s' faces firsthand when Bush entered the room. I'm proud of the President for going forward with his heart, as he always has. I can only pray that despite the constant media bashing, he can continue to show everyone he's not afraid to do the right thing. LAURA WAGNER Pickerington, Ohio...
...applaud your choice of the iTunes Music Store. As someone who works on the front line of music retailing (where I have seen firsthand the decline of CD sales) and also behind the scenes at a 1,500-seat performance venue (where musicians who hit the road make and keep more money than they do from record sales), I can honestly say that the music industry has this choice: change or die. Kudos to Steve Jobs and Apple for rewriting the rules and bridging the gap between piracy and the legitimate downloading of music. If that bridge happens...
...applaud your choice of the iTunes Music Store. As someone who works on the front line of music retailing (where I have seen firsthand the decline of CD sales) and also behind the scenes at a 1,500-seat performance venue (where musicians who hit the road make and keep more money than they do from record sales), I can honestly say that the music industry has this choice: change or die. Kudos to Steve Jobs and Apple for rewriting the rules and bridging the gap between piracy and the legitimate downloading of music. If that bridge happens...