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...last five years; his U.N. testimony about Saddam Hussein's WMD program will be remembered by historians as a tragic snow job - with Powell, perhaps, among those who was snowed most. But whatever one makes of him as an intelligence analyst, his judgment as a veteran of ground warfare looks increasingly wise. Powell's comments renew the debate, raging since the start of the Iraqi war, between those, like Powell, who believe wars are best fought with overwhelming and punishing force, and those who thought that the war would be a cakewalk. Everyone knows now that the U.S. went into...
...heard anything like a clear mission for a surged U.S. force. Plus, he added, "I'm not sure any of the commanders have said that yet." Powell was reminding listeners that George W. Bush has always said that he would add forces only when his active duty ground commanders asked for it. They haven't, suggested Powell, implying that Bush may not be listening to them now any more than he was before. Finally, he said, the U.S. military needs to be increased in size...
...course" strategy they should select for the war in Iraq, these young men may live only slightly longer than their fire. When a President declares war, he should have the courage to fight it. Bush's cowardly refusal to reinstate the draft and put more boots on the ground has thrown Iraq into a civil war. I pray Gates has the courage to admit defeat and bring our troops home. HELEN TACKETT Fullerton, Calif...
...that debacle two years ago. Shameful.7. A copy of Basic Vision (Snowden, et al). For those of you who also made the mistake of enrolling in a science core with a midterm the Monday before Thanksgiving. Cheers, Sara Dear Sara,I have recently found myself on some academically shaky ground, and it’s taking a real toll on my inbox. Everyday it piles up with reminders of my failure: worried TFs wondering why I missed the past three sections, irate professors demanding office hour visits, senior tutors wanting to “sit down and talk...
...open dialogue with Muslim clerics rather than confront them with inflammatory debate [Nov. 27]. Christianity and Islam have glorious yet violent pasts; both have lost their way with stubborn claims to exclusive truth and the consequent rise of intolerant fundamentalism. Leaders of neither religion can claim the moral high ground, given their failure to shelter the innocent during the great wars and genocides of the 20th century. In the 21st century, both religions have the moral obligation to face the future together. Edward D. Walker East Lansing, Michigan...