Selective indignation of the anti-war marchers
Mr Bowles asserts that most protest because they are unconvinced that the “barbaric” actions of the US and Britain are justified.
By this rationale, do we take it that their failure to protest against military action taken by nations other than the US and Britain signifies that they consider such actions fully justified, and not barbaric?
The UN weapons inspectors were being toyed with by Saddam’s regime, which refused to allow scientists to be interviewed freely by them. Mr Bowles is also incorrect in stating that I referred to the heroic actions of “Russian” soldiers during World War II allowing people the privilege of protesting. The Soviet Union did not bring freedom and democracy with its victory, but decades of misery and oppression to the people of eastern Europe.
Mr Bowles’ last statement baffles me. Why should I, or anyone else, wish to organise a “pro-war” protest? In any case, I have no wish to shout at my fellow citizens, attempt to intimidate them, throw paint at them, or damage their property simply because they hold views different to mine.
Peadar Ó Ceitinn,
An Rath,
Co Corcaigh.
