Skewed Priorities

Re “Iraqi Puppies Wiggle Way to U.S.,” July 8: Am I just getting old and crotchety or is this a truly sick society that can bomb Iraq and condone collateral damage, i.e., kill some innocent civilians -- but that’s all right because we can rescue a bunch of Iraqi dogs and bring them to America? In addition, someone should advise the servicemen and -women in Iraq who come from Los Angeles to stay in Iraq, where it is relatively safe, especially over long weekends. Eleven people were murdered over the Fourth of July weekend (July 8). Though officials were concerned, they were optimistic, since last year there were 13 homicides.

Bill Clawson

Santa Monica