Huge mistake

Who are war protesters? At first I naturally assumed they were intelligent, logical people expressing their opinions.

However, after perusing the letters to the editor written by Andrew Shankman and David Broustis, I found I’ve made a huge mistake.

First, I would like to address Mr. Shankman’s letter. I’m sorry to inform you, but name-calling is infantile and does not accomplish anything except showing everyone your lack of anything substantial to say.

Now I’d like to dedicate a few moments to Mr. Broustis’ misguided opinion. According to your letter, President Bush is a madman because he set ” … an ultimatum for war and its inevitable death and destruction.”

Actually the decision was in the hands of the United Nations, or haven’t you heard of that organization? You also said, “Who is being harmed by the anti-war protesters?” Let me tell you.

It hurts the people not allowed to go to work because the protesters crowd the sidewalks and streets.

What about the heart attack patient in Washington who died because protesters wouldn’t let the ambulance through (even after they were repeatedly informed of the emergency situation)?

Just like Saddam Hussein, war protesters are causing American deaths and hardship.

Protesters claim everyone has a right to express their opinion; however, many people called the NIU president requesting Jerry Thompson be fired for expressing his feeling on the issue.

If there is one thing I hate, it’s a double-standard and I dislike the people who support them. Are you trying to say it’s OK for protesters to express their views, but no one else can disagree?

Give me a break! It disgusts me to think the future of this great country may be in the hands of people who must resort to name-calling and unconventional expression of their ideas.

Adam Drendel

Sophomore

Computer Science