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The Devil You Know
05/02/2005
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Dear Editor:
In regard to “Triumph Over Terror” (March 2005, page 60), the parallels that
exist between the terror attacks in London and New York are far apart. As awful
as the damage and casualties were in both cases, the long arm of al Qaeda poses
a far greater threat than that of the IRA. Its organization and financial
resources are beyond comparison. The scope of al Qaeda’s power is global, while
that of the IRA is local. Let’s not forget that our post-9/11 world also
includes the deadly attacks in Bali, Madrid and elsewhere. It will also be
difficult for our economy, and society, to rebound if terrorism becomes a way of
life here, as it has in some parts of the Middle East. We also have to consider
the possibility of an unconventional attack using chemical or even nuclear
weapons. With this in mind, we cannot afford to become complacent on terrorism;
government policies based on justice and the common good, combined with the
virtues of vigilance and resilience, should be what define us as a society.
Nick Gatsoulis
Astoria, N.Y.Worth welcomes your comments, critiques and suggestions. Please direct
your letters to letters@worth.com
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