Denying Nazi Holocaust

Re “Danger in Denying Holocaust?” Jan. 7: David Irving must have some romantic illusion about Nazi Germany. Upon discovery of the concentration camps, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the supreme allied commander, wanted as many people as possible to view the atrocities. When asked why, he said, “One day, someone will come along and say this never happened. I want to report it accurately, with as many witnesses as possible.” He must have foreseen the seduction of Hitler on people like Irving.

CHARLES COWANS

Ventura

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On Page 3, you published an article about a 31-year-old man who is on trial for setting fire to synagogues. I considered it to be newsworthy because it shows clearly how much hate exists in our world. Another article tells about a Japanese American woman, born in a U.S. internment camp during WWII, who has been denied reparations by our government. Again, a story deserving of space and one that should force us to examine our American soul.

But by far the most space was given on Page 1 to an article about a lawsuit involving a thoroughly discredited historian whose only claim to fame is that he denies the Holocaust. Holocaust denial will be on the rise as long as prominent newspapers such as yours give it front-page treatment. What purpose does this article serve, other than to feed the flames of evil intent and hatred in the minds of those who share the views of the synagogue arsonist on Page 3?

CAROL AMINOFF

Los Angeles