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COLUMN: Afghanistan needs Marshall Plan

September 19

It's been more than a week since the terrorist attack, and the full magnitude of what is happening still hasn't sunk into our national consciousness. As the United States begins its revenge, we should reflect on the fact that these terrorists - guerilla fighters of the most cowardly sort - planned and executed this operation over a long period. This was not a sudden decision on their part. They were thinking ahead, looking at the big picture. This small group of fanatics had more foresight than we as a nation have shown in a long time.

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LETTER: U.S. goals shouldn't include more death

September 19

Obviously, the provocation of Sept. 11 requires a decisive response. If we are thoughtlessly emotional about the method of that response, however, we may end up supporting the terrorists' goals and desires. They are evil, but they are neither cowards or stupid. A huge enemy body count is not the answer.

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LETTER: Terrorist attacks a wake-up call

September 19

I know many of us are tired of discussing, hearing and reading about last week's tragic events. However, I believe the catastrophic loss of life was a wake-up call to American society and to us as human beings. It was a wake-up call because in many ways we let it happen.

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LETTER: To love others, we must appreciate our differences

September 19

First I would like to extend my sympathies and condolences to the families and friends of those who were killed in the terrorist attacks last Tuesday. You have the whole country behind you, and I hope in some way that gives you comfort.

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LETTER: War would further upset world

September 18

All in together now - we're going to war. There's no stopping us. Under such volatile circumstances, we shall confidently throw the dice on the board for a game of Risk with the grandeur of Armageddon. It's time for the showdown of good against evil.

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LETTER: We must educate the world about freedom

September 18

Sept. 10, I was asked to write a response to four articles that I had read for my education class. The next day, my world was changed forever. Someone attacked the heart of the United States.

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LETTER: Keeping retaliation plans from the public pointless

September 18

There have been many thoughts and emotions flying around about how to handle the attack to New York and the Pentagon.

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LETTER: Blaming U.S. is disgraceful

September 17

Liberal naãvetÇ is the reason we are in the situation we face today with terrorism.

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LETTER: Saying U.S. provoked attack is blasphemous

September 17

I am writing in response to the sentiment that, "rather than engaging in military retaliation we should enter into a period of introspection to think about what we have done, as a country, to provoke these attacks," that has been bandied about campus. As a thinking woman, I am insulted and outraged.

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Those who blame U.S policy should leave

September 17

On Wednesday, in my political science class on civil wars, we discussed Tuesday's tragedy. Some students had the audacity to outright say it was the fault of the United States.

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LETTER: Attacks brought on by aid to Israel

September 17

Tuesday's tragedy is the result of our misguided policy with Israel. We cannot continue to arm Israel with our weapons and expect no consequences.

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LETTER: Muslims deserve recognition as Americans

Javier Romero | September 17

I believe that we, the Muslim community, as immigrants, residents and citizens, naturalized and born, have chosen the United States as our home.

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COLUMN: Diversion from recent tragedy

September 17

I spent most of Tuesday and Wednesday waiting to hear from my family and friends in New York. By Wednesday night, most were accounted for and safe. Since then, I've just been telling myself that the few people I still haven't heard from are fine to keep myself calm. That, and avoiding the up-to-the-minute news reports. Yep, still no twin towers.

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LETTER: Use of nuclear weapons contradicts U.S. morals

September 17

For the first time, I have seen my country truly bleed. The wound is still fresh, the blood still warm. My sense-of-security blanket has been torn from me in my slumber, and reality proves the rudest of alarm clocks to awaken me from my dreams of "It Can't Happen Here."

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Hate-mongering, bigotry as bad as terrorists' acts

September 17

I realize that this is a subject that has already been addressed numerous times on radio and in the pages of the Daily Lobo since Tuesday's events. However, I feel that it is of such importance that it cannot be discussed enough.

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LETTER: Country must stand behind national leaders, have pride

September 17

We mourn those who have suffered great and disastrous loss during the past few days. On Tuesday, our very way of life, the very freedom that we hold dear, came under attack. But, as Franklin Roosevelt said the day after Pearl Harbor was attacked, "No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory ."

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LETTER: Tragedy gives life new meaning

September 17

At 7:15 a.m. on Sept. 11, I kissed my sleepy husband goodbye just like every morning. Like every morning, we said, "I love you," and our individual days began. It wasn't until I reached the office that I discovered the horrors unfolding on the East Coast.

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EDITORIAL: Use of nuclear weapons contradicts U.S. morals

September 17

After nearly a week's worth of watching planes crash into the World Trade Center and seeing it collapse, it's time to accept the overwhelming loss of life and move on.

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Only love can break cycle of hate

September 14

As we begin to make sense of what has to be the most awesome display of hatred in recent memory, our planet is once again set into motion as we act out our emotions.

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COLUMN: Lessons abound amid rubble

September 14

I dedicate these words to those who have just lost their lives and to everyone on this earth. It is times like this that we all must embrace our humanity.