Re: Yahya Merchant’s April 27 commentary, “Tense relationship result of Iraq war�:
It seems Mr. Merchant has a myopic view of the Middle East. According to him, the problems only started when we invaded Iraq. He justifies Sept. 11 because of al-Qaida’s anger at us for being in Saudi Arabia. We were in Saudi Arabia because their government allowed us to be there. Who is Osama bin Laden to tell the Saudi government who is allowed to be in their country?
These terrorists are no different than the Symbionese Liberation Army, which kidnapped Patty Hearst, robbed banks and committed murder. They adopted a slogan and then used the excuse that if you didn't agree with them, they were justified in murdering you. The same is true today. If you don't follow their extremist views on religion, they are justified in killing you and doing away with your way of life. Wake up, America!
— Tony Loniero, Simi Valley
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