LETTER: Nobody wanted the war

To the editor:

USU prof and students create a play about humanity in war. Catchy Title. Though the article emphasizes the play as “…not a protest of any sort, but rather a human interest story that explores the life and experience of soldiers at war” it should be noted that such a viewpoint naturally legitimizes the liberal, ani-war stance taken by many Pelosi Democrats.

War was the action taken; by focusing on it instead of the broader social issues of women and children’s rights to not be mass exterminated, literacy of all people, and freedom to think what you want to think, the play might be more liberal, and more biased, than they would like you to believe. Furthermore, nobody actively chooses war over peace. This political season has found well funded, ultra-liberal, anti-Bush activists creating a sense that conservative, God-Fearing Republicans wanted a war and the negative side effects of war. Short-term, nobody likes war. Long-term, we are safer now because of actions taken in both World Wars. More planning would have been ideal; less loss of life idyllic. The current war in Iraq will provide a safer region, ensure domestic tranquility within America, and helps establish the USA as a partner in world affairs.

We didn’t step in in Rwanda; we should have. We are learning from our actions and helping where we can. Americans should be proud of what our nation does.

My 20-year old little brother is in the Army ROTC. I feel proud Johnny serves.I feel worried for his predicament. I pray for his safe return and courageously [or naively] support the cause of freedom and equality he and his comrades in arms fight for. Return with honor, my brother.

David Neville