Politics, terrorism on ‘24’

FAR from being sympathetic to terrorists, “24” harshly and rightly condemns them (“ ‘24’ Masks an Insult as Entertainment,” by Steven Zak, June 9). But what the writers of “24” do accomplish, much to their credit, is to provide a complex backdrop against which terrorism and politics can be portrayed. Not only does this make for great drama, it offers a refreshingly nuanced approach to politics -- rare for Hollywood. And for those who rely on the major news outlets to shape our understanding of national and world politics, “24” offers a much-needed respite.

Peter McLaren

Los Angeles