Bush’s critics enjoy the freedom to speak out
In what way is he personally so afflicted as to find living in present-day America an "almost unbearable cross?"
These are rhetorical questions, of course, because the answer is obvious. He refers to the kidnapping and torture of Muslim men and "possibly" women and children. Of course the latter is possible, but the suggestion itself is made to throw the worst possible light on the American prosecution of the war.
Naturally, he fails to point out that 'torture,' as applied by the Americans, is not the same as the torture that would have been applied by Saddam's regime or indeed the torture used by America's terrorist opponents.
And yes, there are many who protest against President Bush's foreign policy, but Mr Nash claims they are censored and silenced. Let's see. The mainstream media in most of the western world, including America? Hollywood? The so-called university elites?
Look at how such anti-Bush extremists as Cindy Sheehan and Michael Moore have been indulged by the media in the expressions of their hatred of Bush.
I would like to agree with Mr Nash that "bullies always get their just desserts" but realistically, this isn't so. However, the defeat and capture of Saddam Hussein is a good example of that very thing, and on that point at least I'm sure Mr Nash would be in agreement with his president.
Finally, I am glad that Mr Nash continues to speak out.
Fortunately, he lives in a country where the freedom to express one's opinion is so protected that he may continue fearlessly to do so.
James McGrath
Birchgrove
Hollyford
Co Tipperary
