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Framing the protests as anti-war is ironic, as they are more likely to hasten military action than to delay it. Saddam can only view the protests as evidence that Bush cannot rule his own country, much less invade Iraq. The Gulf War taught Saddam that the U.S. can be beaten politically by waiting until American resolve wanes. The protests send a clear signal that retreat into exile is the second best alternative, and that the American street favors Saddam.

p>The rhetoric employed by the protesters contradicts their stated beliefs. They tell us they oppose "Blood for Oil," yet their position on SUV's is diametrically opposed. The primary merit of SUV's is that they provide safety for their occupants. Protesters tell us that we should discard this advantage, offering "Oil for Blood." br> -- Ian Callum /p>

Why does anyone care anymore what the New York Times spews from its editorial page?

Its place as the newspaper of record is obviously gone -- replaced with yellow dog propaganda. Unfair and unbalanced.

To engage in debating its editorials is to give it unearned credibility.

p>On my last visit to New York, the hotel provided a copy of the New York Times every morning. Since I left my pet bird home, I had no use for it at all. br> -- Howard Wimbrow Ocean City, MD /p>

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