Looking Back at the Gulf War
The Administration’s rush to war against Iraq in August of 1990, and the start of the Gulf War on Jan. 16, 1991, upset the lives of millions of Americans, military and civilians. The damage and destruction to careers, businesses, families and marriages, told in your article (Jan. 15) by David Ferrell and Janny Scott, are among the uncounted costs of that war.
Veterans for Peace members believe that a factual evaluation of what really happened in Desert Storm, and its aftermath, here and abroad, is needed. We opposed the war then, as well as now.
In Iraq, the Gulf War apparently continues with widespread civilian misery and suffering, and the death of thousands of children due to disease and malnutrition. It certainly continues in America, too, in economic and social hardship.
Veterans for Peace advocates a solemn observance for all the Gulf War dead and wounded, for the refugees, civilians, soldier and survivors, as well. As Americans, we should do all we can to alleviate their suffering and our own.
PATRICK F. FLYNN, President, Orange County Chapter, Veterans for Peace Inc., Yorba Linda
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