Nor forgetting a lot about this war...

Nor forgetting a lot about this war

In response to the Leader’s Mailbag letter, “Let’s not forget,” on

Aug. 27-28, by Stella Kilinger, that’s right, let’s not forget how

much the Iraq war is costing all of us.

Let’s not forget how many military personnel are coming home to

inadequate health care because the Vet hospitals are so overwhelmed.

Lets’ not forget Osama bin Laden. I thought he was responsible for

Sept. 11. Exactly where is he now? Let’s not forget that its our job

as citizens in a democratic society to question everything. Our

president is not above the law. He must be held accountable for his

actions. Why hasn’t he?

Let’s not forget that the insurgents are already here and have

been for years. So why are we still fighting in Iraq? Let’s not

forget what the Iraq War is really about -- revenge for a father and

an oil rich country. Are we really so brainwashed that we can’t see

the injustice of it all? Why must our country continue to repeat it’s

mistakes? Cindy Sheehan, as well as others, have every right to

question the president outside the safety of a military base. It’s

time for Bush to step up to the plate and admit he is fighting a

losing battle. Its time for all of us to demand some answers from

him.

STEPHANIE SAUCEDO

Burbank

Council members’ attendance should matter

Regarding the Aug. 27-28 editorial, “Council needs to move on,”

replacing Stacey Murphy should not be dependent on her guilt or

innocence, but rather on the council’s rules for attendance. How many

council meetings is a member allowed to miss before action is taken?

Just as there are rules for principals and teachers, etc., there

must be official rules for council members. Someone should take time

to research this matter.

CLEO ROGERS

Burbank