Being American born, I want to share my shame and sorrow over what is going on in Iraq.
It is deeply shocking that President Bush and his henchmen should have made elaborate and efficient plans for war but, apparently, none whatsoever for the beginnings of peace.
The permitted looting of hospitals, museums and, least excusably last, the great Baghdad Library will cast, for all time, a dark shadow over the surprise success of this American venture.
I find myself wondering if Iraqi prisoners of war will emerge from the experience with the kind of positive reports we are hearing from the seven released Americans.
When they next complain of not being loved in Europe, we Europeans will know why but will the Americans? Or are they just thinking in terms of triumph, unaware of the dragons' teeth they are sowing? It is a frightening thought.
-Jane Aiken Hodge, Eastport Lane, Lewes
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