Sir, We Americans are still recovering from George Galloway’s double-barrelled blast at the US Senate and Administration (reports, May 18). It was the most refreshing bit of testimony to emanate from those atherosclerotic chambers in a very, very long time. For the silent majority (the ones who did not vote for Bush), Mr Galloway’s visit provided a brief respite from the depressing day-to-day life in this military-industrial complex that cannot exist without being at war with the rest of the world. Many of us wish we were represented by the likes of George Galloway.
Yours faithfully, DAVID WADE, 70 Rodney Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey 08873. May 18.
From Mr Rupert Eden
Sir, Washington hawks whose feathers were ruffled over the frenzied case for war against Iraq are venting their wounded pride on George Galloway, whose opposition to the US-led invasion gained him a seat in Parliament.
Why is Washington spending so much valuable time and energy on who bought oil from Saddam? The man is in prison and his assets have now been frozen by Bush.
The US Senate should concentrate on more pressing domestic issues such as the economy, instead of trying to throw the spotlight off the Administration’s own substantial mistakes.
Sincerely, RUPERT EDEN, Calle del Sacramento 20, 1st floor, 28005 Madrid. May 18.
From Dr Izhar Khan
Sir, The opprobrium heaped on George Galloway, MP for Bethnal Green & Bow, by much of the British media is shameful. However much one might disagree with his views, the man is an elected representative of the people and should be allowed to defend his reputation.
One wonders what the US media and Government’s response would be if our own Foreign Affairs Committee were to invite US Vice-President Dick Cheney to explain the role of his old company Halliburton in scooping massive contracts in Iraq.
Yours faithfully, IZHAR KHAN, 25 Ferryhill Place, Aberdeen AB11 7SE. May 18.
