Iraqi lawmakers’ summer break

Re “Plans for vacation roil Iraq debate,” May 10

I have regretfully been a tepid supporter of the war because I believe the carnage on our departure would make current events look like a day at the beach. I had thought that if done right, there could have been a good outcome.

But if the Iraqi parliament takes a two-month summer break, then I would support a withdrawal as soon as possible. Iraq’s lawmakers are even worse than ours.

BRIAN SHEPPARD

Encino

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So members of the Iraqi parliament want to take a two-month vacation. Great idea; in fact, our troops in Iraq should do the same. Two months when Iraqi lawmakers can enjoy some leisure time, and two months when young American soldiers will not die.

Sounds fair. But I wonder if the terrorists will also take a two-month vacation?

HELENE KRONGOLD

Kagel Canyon