LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Possible war is political gambit
To the Editor:
Recent American policy toward Iraq is heading for disaster. CIA Director George Tenet and former United Nations chief weapons inspector Scott Ritter have both independently confirmed that there is no evidence that Saddam has any significant weapons of mass destruction capability.
Thus, there is no rational reason to invade Iraq, starting a war that would cost thousands of American and Iraqi lives and possibly de-stabilize the entire Middle East or result in expensive long-term occupation of Iraq.
This is a political gambit; the American people are being played by a power-hungry tyrant
In light of these facts, three colleges — Bethel, Tabor, and Hesston — have organized a mass protest to take place in Newton with this message: "choose life, not death in Iraq."
On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, starting at 10 a.m. and beginning on "the Green" (centrally located in front of the Bethel College administration building), we invite you and anyone else to join a non-violent walk with us.
We will march from Bethel to the Newton Post office to deliver hand-written letters to governmental officials and Iraqi victims. Bring letters, signs and the spirit of optimism to let the world know that this war will never be conducted in our name.
Bethel College Students for Social Change
The Bethel College Democratic Socialism Club
The Tabor College Peace Club
The Hesston College Peace Club
