Neo-Isolationists

Benjamin Schwarz wrote an interesting piece on neo-isolationism that made it, unsurprisingly, not the epithet that it has often come to be in recent years (Commentary, Oct. 29). However, it seems to me that his article dwelt in high, holy halls, not where most of us live.

I’ll agree that Senate Republicans who shot down the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty may not be neo-isolationists. If not that, then what are they? The term “obstructionists” comes to mind. But considering the damage to the U.S. and world that could arise from that vote, how about notoriously small-brained birds that hide their heads in the sand at the approach of danger? Well, if you don’t like ostrich, how does emu grab you?

BILL PRYOR

Cypress