Word: sullivans
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...Hawk's Regrets Andrew Sullivan's essay "What I Got Wrong About the War" [March 13], in which he confessed his errors in supporting the war in Iraq, was a step in the right direction. The next logical step would be to ask for the resignation of all those responsible for such a devastating failure. Aaron Greene Santa Monica, California...
...Sullivan captured the thoughts of many Republicans and Democrats. His honesty deserves respect, but we sure wish that our President had spoken those words to US citizens, as well as to the world. Ray Ross Montrose, Colorado...
...global economy, I don't see that becoming a reality anytime soon. Universal health insurance and government-subsidized pensions smack of socialism and would inevitably draw protest, even from those who would benefit most from the programs. Richard S. Ritsma Haledon, New Jersey, U.S. A Hawk's Regret Andrew Sullivan's essay "What I got wrong about the war" [March 13], in which he confessed his errors in supporting the war in Iraq, was a step in the right direction. The next logical step would be to ask for the resignation of all those responsible for such a devastating failure...
...applaud Sullivan's confession of his regrets about the war. It takes a sound disposition to criticize long-standing personal beliefs, especially when denouncing issues that have been so artfully aligned with American patriotism...
...Sullivan made no mention of the intense international scrutiny and pressure building against Iraq in 2004. One wishes that he had acknowledged that if the U.S. had supported--instead of undermined--diplomatic channels, perhaps war would not have been necessary. Nevertheless, he should be strenuously commended for admitting his errors. There can be no productive discussion unless we have the courage to look at the world as it is, not as we wish it would...