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...Equality of Belief Michael Kinsley, in his essay "The Religious Superiority Complex" [Nov. 3], wrote about Lieut. General William Boykin's preaching that Christianity's God is superior to Islam's God. I have no patience with people who say their God is bigger than that of others. In fact, it's mere nonsense and maliciousness, especially in reference to Christians, Muslims and Jews, all of whom believe in one God. Religious fundamentalists of any faith who slander and sow hatred against those of a different creed are using religion as an excuse for pursuing their personal worldly interests...
...Fury on the Left Michael Kinsley's commentary "why Bush Angers American Liberals" only added fuel to the polarizing fires [Oct. 13]. Liberals are enraged at Bush because they remain in constant campaign mode, harping on a stolen election and President Bush's stupidity and dishonesty. It's all hatred of Bush. Our culture needs to take a break from campaigns long enough for the free exchange of ideas. Abraham Lincoln asked that the nation proceed "with malice toward none" after the Civil War ended. I wish liberals were capable of acting like that. Joel Mark Solliday Brooklyn Park...
...Power Of One," Michael Kinsley gave George W. Bush credit for Gulf War II and called him "the real thing: a leader" [ESSAY, April 21]. That statement could not be further from the truth. True leaders were men like Churchill, Lincoln and Kennedy, who inspired resolve, hope and optimism, not fear and paranoia. President Bush has a habit of inspiring the American people through fear. He has no place among the august ranks of real leaders. It pains me that our elected officials have the ability to manipulate the American populace through fear, the lowest common denominator. KEN RICHLIN Long...
...early in this administration for Kinsley to dub Bush a leader. The fact that so many people willingly approve of this man's impulsive actions has more to do with credulity than leadership. The story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin says a lot more about the rats than the Piper. WILLIAM C. OLSON Lake Panasoffkee...
...Kinsley's description of the "great man" theory of history and Bush as a real leader included the observation that "great in this context does not necessarily mean good or wise." Kinsley also noted that "if real leadership means leading people where they don't want to go," then Bush is a real leader. But by this definition, Saddam Hussein is also a great man. CHRISTINE GELINEAU Windsor...