The Justness of Gulf War
Martin Marty’s discussion (Opinion, Feb. 3) concerning the justness of the current war in the Gulf suggests a way into a quagmire that is better avoided. Nations on all sides of a conflict have always insisted on the moral excellence of their causes.
It is very presumptuous and arrogant to invoke God in this way, and entirely unnecessary. Considering Saddam Hussein’s threats of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, his apparent willingness to use them if possible, his extreme cruelty and his intransigence, we may view this war, not necessarily as a just or unjust war, nor as a good or bad war, but simply as a prudent war.
HARRY M. BAUER, Sherman Oaks
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