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Wheeler: Let's Share

I read with fascination your "The List Issue" (Mar. 12) that included "Lynn Wheeler's Private To Do list" by John Grooms. My, my John -- you have spent a lot of ink over the years making fun of me, so much so that I am beginning to conclude that you are obsessed with me. Is this a case of unrequited love? Have I not paid enough attention to you?

I'm single now. How about you and I meet for wine and dinner, so I can kiss your butt and promise you the moon? At that time I can share some of my makeup with you as well.

-- Lynn Wheeler, Charlotte

A Real American Heroine

Thank you having the courage to print a memorial to a real American heroine, Rachel Corrie ("Rachel Corrie's Courage" by Kara Spencer, Mar. 26). Try as the mass media might, Rachel and what she stands for should not be buried by the repetitive, yellow press accounts of our war in Iraq with its bloated coverage of military briefings, body counts, retired military commentators and televised prisoners of war.

Rachel Corrie was a crusader for the oppressed and the dispossessed, yet attempted change through nonviolence in an unjust, cruel and violent part of the world. I too have a personal connection with Rachel. My son was a close friend of hers. He grew up in Charlotte, went to Evergreen College in Olympia for a year, then moved to Seattle. He and his friends, all of whom knew Rachel, were heartbroken to say the least.

Israel, by murdering another innocent, you just lost another supporter. How can anyone support your cause when you regularly murder children and now our children? Is the bulldozer driver -- the one who ran over Rachel -- being investigated? Arrested? Will Israel receive more than a slap on the wrist for this vicious act? Of course not. And for this you should be ashamed. But we shouldn't be too smug here in America, either. The bulldozer that ran over Rachel -- more than once -- was made in the USA.

-- Lew Herman, Charlotte

Gates Of Hell Have Opened

Thank you so much for the article "No Monopoly on Patriotism" (by John Sugg, Mar. 26). As a veteran of Desert Storm, a Christian and a virulent protester of this war, I couldn't agree more. I found it very interesting that the spitting on the soldiers story never occurred. It's always been at the forefront of my mind to first and foremost support the soldiers while protesting this war. After all, I have several friends in Iraq now. Unfortunately, I have this strangely apocalyptic feeling we have just opened the gates of hell in worldwide resentment toward the United States. I worry most about the upcoming generation, and my own two sons, ages 2 years and 3 months. May God bless us all.

-- Myron Hipps, Belmont

Bush Not The Chosen One

Some of your readers are unclear on the source of President George W. Bush's authority ("Anti-Bush Ad Offensive," Letters, Mar.19). President Bush is not a heart-strong moral leader chosen by Christ Jesus to lead Americans to victory over evil. He is a politician, elected (well, sort of) to govern the US along with Congress under the legal guidance of the Supreme Court. As such, President Bush derives his authority from the US Constitution, not The Lord Above. Bush can claim to pray all he wants, but he does not have a divine mandate to rule. Because he is a human politician, he must follow rules and accept the consequences of his actions.

Bush has cut the taxes of the wealthiest in this country while starting a war of questionable legality. The nebulous war on terrorism has been used as a justification for severely constricting domestic civil rights. And the invasion of Iraq means the Administration is insisting that all political whims of President Bush must be unflinchingly obeyed, in the interests of national security. Yet, many in our country seem willing to give the President massive leeway both domestically and overseas. This is wrong. The question is, when will George W. Bush learn that he is accountable for all of the actions he's taken? When will he grow up?

-- Michael A. Clark, Charlotte

Forgiveness Begins Here

Regarding the "Anti-Bush Ad Offensive" letter: Now that was funny. That was a joke, right? If not, please forgive him, for he knows not what he does.

Peace and long life.

-- Bobby Blue, Charlotte

Mis-reading The Bible

I was disappointed by the letter from the supposed Christian attacking a "Jesus vs. Bush" ad. In one paragraph, the writer expresses pride that Bush is a Christian who prays for guidance, and in the next, the writer asserts that rich people deserve a break.

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