April 2, 2003

Who Supports the Troops?

Here is a letter to the Associated Press sent today:

To Whom It May Concern:

As a consumer of your news product I would like to suggest that you introduce a little subtler nuance into your categorization of people who are for and against the war.

Those who oppose the invasion of Iraq are not any less in support of the troops than those who support it.

In fact, from my observation, I believe that those who have loved ones in the service are more inclined to oppose the war -- not less -- because they don't want their loved ones endangered unless it is for unquestionable reasons. And clearly the justifications for this war are very controversial.

Thank you,

David Cogswell
Hoboken, NJ

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