Cree woman's view

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Dear Editor:

Fear. Who wants to live in fear? I know I don't, but every time President George W. Bush opens his mouth I'm afraid, afraid there's a bomb overhead.

He says we shouldn't have to live in fear of the "evil-doers." He makes me feel as though bombs of mass destruction are coming down on us as you read this. His words are what frighten me. Really are they going to ever drop bombs of mass destruction on us, those "evil-doers?" I think not.

When they did cause mass destruction (and let's put a name on the "evil-doers;" not an entire country, but the al-Qaida) they flew planes into the towers. Yes, it was a day the world stood still. Well, OK, the planes were used as weapons of mass destruction, but our neighbors owned them. They even taught the fliers how to fly. Still, no weapons from the country Iraq were ever used.

We can't stop evil things from taking place. All we can really do is educate people how to stop groups from doing these evil things and not letting them take place again. We are doing that right now as we speak. Pilots are being educated more, airports are changing drastically, children are taught in school. Things are looking better around the entire world. All but one thing... President Bush. He still, at this late date, makes me feel as though bombs are in the air, when they're not!

The al-Qaida can kill 10,000 people with airplanes they trained for nine months to use prior to 9/11. Mr. President can kill 10,000+ children who live in Iraq within seconds, and he can make that decision while playing a quick front nine at his favorite golf course. Are we OK with this?

I know, I'm to blame too. We all think it's legit coming from the president's mouth. I'm not falling for it. I see Iraq has no weapons of mass destruction. I bet their children are just like ours, running around in the hot sun, eating ice cream cones or playing a game of hide-and-go-seek. Trying to recuperate from the horrors they have endured themselves. Just as we are trying to keep our smiles, our love, our health strong.

Dear Iraqi women, men and children, your lives are important to us. We as Native Americans respect and love life; everyone, everything has a place, a reason. I as a Native, I refuse to listen to forked tongues anymore. I don't fear the Iraqi people. I only fear Bush and the power he holds and the decisions he makes. The decisions for war with the Iraqi people I don't agree with. Not now. Not ever!

Myrna Arnault Napesis