Beware the politicians who try to exploit evil

THE evil visited on the innocent people of Spain must be condemned. What must be condemned also is the way in which some of our political masters use such events for their short-term gain. This deceit has characterised the entire thrust of the ‘war on terror.’

The performances of Bush, Blair and Aznar (recall the council of war, Azores, 2003) raises serious questions of public confidence and trust in the ‘leaders of the Free World.’

Lying, it seems, about such grave matters as war and peace is not new, but it must be exposed and opposed at every opportunity.

In 1767, Voltaire wrote: “Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices.”

It's time they were denied that power.

Philip Cremin,

Scrahan,

Knocknagree,

Mallow,

Co Cork.