Wednesday, April 2, 2003

In regard to David Epps's opinion column on March 21, it saddens me to think that he is supposedly a respected member of the community, as rector of Christ the King Church.

His knee-jerk reaction to the present situation in Iraq does not bode well for thinking Americans. Regardless of one's feelings over whether going to war against Iraq is justified, it is not justified to denigrate an entire country of people.

It seems extremely immature to personally attack the French people, who have no more choice over their leader's actions than the American people do.

It is well-known that not all Americans (or all of the world, for that matter) agree with Bush's decision to attack Iraq, nor should it be assumed that everyone in France unanimously opposed war with Iraq.

In any case, where is his tolerant, loving, Christian attitude? It is interesting that he states he has never been to France. It is like critiquing a book or movie that you haven't read or seen, but you have your mind made up based on hearsay. I would expect more from a "man of the cloth."

Kathy Zody

Peachtree City