A Chara - I would like to thank Fintan O'Toole for his wise words about the potential fundalmentalism in the reaction of the United States to the horrific destruction in New York City and Washington. Mr O'Toole is very sensitive to recognise this potential in my country, and we too would be very wise to recognise it, and try to avoid fanaticism in our response.
The separation of church and state is one of the bedrocks of our country. We should remember this, and we should try to learn from the troubles of others. We should also be wise to remember what kind of religious impulse led to the harm done to us. - Yours, etc.,
Consuelo Murray, Dallas, Texas, USA.