All Sides Support the GIs, but the War?

Thank you for publishing the very interesting interview by Susan Christian with Jeanie Bernstein, the Laguna Beach woman who has spent so many years protesting the war-making activities of our government (View, Jan. 30). I too belong to her generation and recognize how difficult it is to be always on the side that is opposed to violence.

I deeply resent being accused of unpatriotism and not supporting our troops in the Persian Gulf because I am opposed to our government sending them there. A thoughtful person, carefully studying the causes of this war and patiently waiting for a logical explanation from our President, does not have many outlets for frustration.

Standing on a corner with a sign “Bring Our Troops Home” has special meaning for me. The trooper I want to come home safe is my beloved grandson. I think this war is a terrible mistake and can only hope and pray that it will not end in tragedy for all of us.

I appreciate the tolerant attitude of your article, rather rare these days. Thank you.

KATHRYN M. ELLIS,

Corona del Mar