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LETTERS, Page 8About-Face
Washington's decision to talk to Yasser Arafat and the P.L.O.
is farsighted and enlightened, giving people who seek a more
peaceful world cause to be happy (NATION, Dec. 26). Those of us
who believe there are still optimistic policy options in the Middle
East now have hope that war between the hard-liners on both sides
may be averted. But, of course, there has already been too much
bloodshed. Israel should join the U.S. and the P.L.O. in peaceful
negotiations.
Winston Steward
Los Angeles
This is a deplorable move. Arafat's campaign of deception and
lies may have convinced some that peace is at hand, but the U.S.
is being separated from its only reliable and democratic ally in
the Middle East. America has embarked on a shameful journey of
betrayal. These negotiations could lead to a Palestinian Arab state
that would pose a mortal threat to Israel, as well as damage the
security and interests of the U.S. The short-term tactics of the
P.L.O. do not preclude other long-term intentions. Israel's
destruction may be accomplished in stages, of which Arafat's state
of Palestine is the first.
Jonathan S. Tobin
Franklin Square, N.Y.
When I look at the picture of Arafat on your cover, this
thought comes to mind: Would you be willing to buy a used car from
this man?
Harold Jack Lipsett
Sarasota, Fla.