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To: elpolvo who wrote (5427)	8/30/2002 2:12:26 AM
From: stockman_scott	Respond to of 89467

An interesting Letter to The Editor of The LA Times... U.S. Should Explore Options Other Than Attacking Iraq LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Los Angeles Times August 29, 2002 Re "Hussein Is Called 'Mortal Threat,' " Aug. 27: Having spent my 18th, 19th and 20th birthdays in the service, 14 months of that on sea duty, I feel I am entitled to voice an opinion regarding the proposed attack on Iraq. Because of blind patriotism, like many other veterans I did not voice my opposition to the Vietnam War until it was too late. By then, 58,000 body bags had been filled, nearly 20% by Latinos, although we made up less than 10% of the population. This time I am determined to raise my voice in protest before it is too late. What we need are leaders with understanding and vision rather than "talking heads" mouthing inflammatory conjecture as fact. If Saddam Hussein is truly a threat, there are ample ways to contain him, just as we have contained Fidel Castro, another convenient paper tiger. I think there has been enough killing in our generation, and we are still not safe. It is time to try another alternative. Raymond Rodriguez Long Beach latimes.com