Reply #84: Here's a letter to adapt

[NJCher]

For people who have time to adapt it. I only sent this to one paper (The Tampa Tribune) but the letter can be changed around and used for AP and some of the other outlets that printed this headline:



I object to the use of the word "patriotic" to describe the camp set up across from Camp Casey ("Patriotic Camp Springs Up to Counter Peace Mom's Anti-War Demonstration Near President's Ranch," August 20).

The choice of words shows you do not understand the principles of democracy. A democracy is founded on dissent and it encourages it. Dissent is part of conflict and resolved conflict makes a country stronger.

By pronouncing supporters of the president "patriotic," you have ignored those who are performing a very important function of democracy.



I have to go to work now so can't do anymore on it.


Cher