In response to the above article - I would just like to say that many people in Great Britain (atheists such as myself included) will also not forget what their Government has done in their name. For the first time in my life, I am ashamed of being British.

Yours faithfully

Bush tries to make the point that Iraq presents a threat to the safety of the US. Having only missiles of a range of 150 kmts how can Iraq be a menace to the US. The only country possibly within range is of course Israel, the most heavily armed country in the Middle East and with a nuclear capability - supplied by the US ! As regards weapons of mass destruction, the US is the biggest producer of Anthrax and terrorist materials in the world . No one asks why the US has a stockpile of Anthrax capable of wiping out the whole of the World's population.

It was significant that when, on TV, we were shown a short clip of gas or chemical cylinders being destroyed after the Iraq war in 1991, the cylinders had labels on them written in English. If such weapons are discovered after the present war I hope we will be shown close-ups of the labels...

Please keep up the good work of exposing the real truth underlying the US aggression. My interest in the Arab fraternity comes from having been at GHQ Middle East Forces, Cairo from May 1942 to August 1946. I enjoyed the friendship and way of life in Cairo very much. May Allah be with you.

Dear Mr. Bunglawala,

As an American, I find the images of death in Iraq deeply troubling. But in spite of my misgivings about what has been done in my name, I am confident that my government does not aim at the deliberate destruction of the Iraqi people. In the same way, I am sure that you find your conscience as a Muslim troubled by the terrible things done in the name of your faith, such as the recent massacre of Hindu villagers by Islamic militants. But this does not prevent you from knowing that the majority of Muslims don't in fact desire the destruction of all Hindus.

However, many people in the United States oppose the war in Iraq and do not hesitate to say so -- long and loudly. Where are the voices of the Muslims who deplore the actions of their co-religionists in Kashmir? I am sure there are many. Why do they not take to the streets in protest when young children are deliberately murdered in their name?

Non-Catholics know that most Catholics don't support the actions of IRA, because the Pope explicitly condemns and repudiates such actions. However, because Islam has no such universally recognized spiritual leader, Muslims do not have the specious luxury of letting one man act as their conscience. (I mean no disrespect to Catholicism; I merely point out a danger inherent in such an arrangement.) Consequently, if some Muslims protest against injustices only when they are perpetrated against Muslims, but ignore or dismiss them when perpetrated by Muslims, it is absolutely vital that other Muslims of good conscience then stand up to be heard.

This is indeed an extra burden. But it is not a burden imposed by a non-Muslim society intent on victimizing Muslims. It is a burden imposed by your faith.

Sincerely,

I refer to your comments about British muslims are not going to forget what their government did in their name.

What exactly do you mean !!!

I am really getting fed up with you muslims always copmlaining,complaining complaining.You are not happy with our government...you are not happy that we are trying to help muslims in Iraq...you were not happy that we helped muslims in Kosovo...you are against America our greatest ally...You know that you could always go back to your own homelands,in fact ...that sounds like a great idea to me.Then you could fight your own battles, and have a country full of other muslims who would love and respect each other,a Muslim democracy....you can invite the Taliban to live with you...does it not sound great...then for heavens sake go...and give us peace.

On the other hand you could start acting like citizens of our country,be British, back your country, love your country,be grateful that you live here,my grand-parents were immigrants to this country and I am the proudest person on this earth now to be called British.

So,stop complaining ... and now start being part of my country and be proud of it.

yours faithfully,