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On
Friday 7th March, the Thought for the Day published
the following: an email criticising Jon's stance on
the proposed war with Iraq, and his reply with an
accompanying cartoon. This provoked a huge response
from readers with over a 1,000 emails received to
date. Below is a 'snapshot' of some the emails received.
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Dear Jonathan,
I'm just curious, how would you propose that Saddam
Hussein be dealt with? This is a man who kills his
own sons in law, cuts peoples tongues out for lying
- his own people live in constant fear of his power.
This is clearly not someone to whom reason or compassion
means anything; he is filled with ancient biblical
hatreds, to die for Allah is to go directly to heaven.
I don't necessarily agree wholeheartedly with my government,
although now that the decision has been made I have
to support the people who must carry it through, I
pray for their safety, they are going forward to do
the job they signed on for- good or bad. But I wonder
if all the peace demonstrators really think that diplomacy
would work with a man like this. I have also always
found it ironic how much death and destruction have
always been wrought in the name of some religion or
other. Thanks for reading this.
P.
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Dear Jonathan,
I am writing to you from the United States. Although
I am an American, I strongly oppose going to war with
Iraq. I watched on the news last night about Americans
boycotting French products because of France's disapproval
of us. I am not the only one that is fed up with the
behaviour that is going on all over the world, including
my home turf. Americans are totally warped and naive
about what's really going on in the world. What's really
the truth is not the truth. People need to put aside
their egos and realize that love is the most important
impression you leave behind.
A daily reader - C.
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Jonathan,
I read your thought for the day, and really just can't
see where you get that. The US does not want to 'kill'
anyone... it may happen but it is not the point to 'kill'.
The object is to disarm and save lives in the future.
Your mind is locked... you must never let that happen.
You are too smart for that. Open up to another view,
or at least consider it. K.W. P.S. Wait 'til the film
footage starts rolling in, you will be ashamed of your
position... guaranteed.
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Dear Jonathan,
I live in a suburb of Denver, Colorado, USA. Over the
past few days our news only starts with "W", being weather
or war. We were hit with the most unbelievable snow
storm that has closed our government offices and left
everyone stranded in their homes or other places. The
record snow storm in Denver was 46" in 1913 and we still
may exceed that record because the snow isn't done yet.
We have at least 36" if not more in the suburbs west
of Denver. It is hard to believe they are prediction
snow and drifting amounting to 3' to 8' tall in the
foothills. Our airport is closed, building roofs are
crashing in, buses are not running, and the post offices
are not delivering mail. The good news is this has reminded
people to care about one another and try to help those
in need like disabled and elderly people. The men are
shovelling snow for disabled and elderly women and those
with 4 wheel drive are standing by to assist others
in need. If we have telephone service, power and heat,
and food that is about all we need. It is so nice to
see people care about neighbours, friends and loved
ones even if it is only by telephone numerous times
a day. It is so amazing how one simple act of the heavens
can bring people to realize what really matters in life
is the simple things like just love and care about one
another.
J.
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