War on terrorism has its supporters, as...

War on terrorism has its supporters, as well

Unfortunately, Joseph Bell gets published in the Daily Pilot (“Not

all hot for the war in Iraq” April 22) on how he was recently

impressed by a couple of ex-military officers, on paid speaking

tours, who took the opportunity to publicly demean our current staff

of military leaders and government officials.

Fortunately, we do know that countering those two disruptive

examples, which Bell chooses to expound upon, we do have those

actually in command who are facing and acting on the Middle East

crisis.

I really doubt that the author believes those quotes such as,

“[the] cause of the war remains unclear” and questioning “moral

authority” for coming to the aid of the Iraqis. Those quotes are more

politically oriented than anything else because the answers are

clear.

Saddam Hussein dictated the millions of mass murders of his own

people with chemical weapons and torture chambers. The Iraqi people

have begged for our help and we responded. Now the United States of

America and the coalition forces are helping the Iraqis set up a new

government. Recall the happy faces when the statue came down.

We continue to help fight the minority of insurgents who oppose

their freedom. Anyone who wants to can hear about the bravery,

dedication and support that our men and women in the battlefield

actually have. There is also an appreciation of changing conditions

and hope of the future that the majority of Iraqis have. It’s just

not in the Los Angeles Times, or as we see, even the Daily Pilot.

Additionally, many of us believe that Hussein did harbor

terrorists connected to the attack on the United States on Sept. 11,

2001. Democracies of the world are now threatened by terrorists

emanating from the Middle East. We take those responsibilities to

protect our country, and yes, some of those who are not so fortunate.

Obviously, war against terrorism is new to the world and it will take

cooperation of all governments. Dividing ours for political reasons

won’t help.

Someone once said that we cannot prevail tomorrow without

courageous leadership today to meet the challenges of the future.

Hopefully one of the Pilot’s other contributors will come to our

aid with a fair and balanced article.

JAY BAKER

Corona del Mar

Are monetary motives at the heart of KOCE fight?

Lolita Harper got it right on April 23 (“Casting the first stone

at non-Christian ‘brothers’”). It’s all about the money, honey.

HARRIS GUTMACHER

Costa Mesa

Daystar’s persistence raising some eyebrows

Lolita Harper’s April 23 column, “Casting the first stone at

non-Christian ‘brothers,’” was a pip.

The fact that Daystar Network’s “spokesman” wouldn’t answer her

questions over the phone was downright strange. As was the e-mail

response to her written queries, which couldn’t have been more opaque

if it had come from Donald Rumsfeld.

It’s often said that God works in strange ways. So, apparently,

does Daystar.

DICK LEWIS

Balboa Peninsula

A move from Costa Mesa to Great Park is not fair

This is regarding the fairgrounds moving (“Fairgrounds may move to

Great Park,” April 24) and I am totally against it. The fairgrounds

needs to stay here. It’s something that’s always been a part of Costa

Mesa and offers us many different venues. I don’t like the idea of it

moving.

JANET GODDICKSEN

Costa Mesa

Fairgrounds’ relocation would be terrible move

I think moving the fair would be the most terrible thing to ever

happen to Costa Mesa (“Fairgrounds may move to Great Park,” April

24). And I really think that’s nothing but a politician trying to get

in good with Irvine. I think we should be very much against it.

EMILY TYGART

Costa Mesa