Sam Farr: “through all the debate over attacking Iraq, it is important to remember how the threat of the United States attack on…”

“through all the debate over attacking Iraq, it is important to remember how the threat of the United States attack on Iraq affects our youngest constituents. Here is a letter that I just received from one such concerned constituent in my district, 7-year-old Nathaniel Smith from Capitola, California. Dear Congressman Farr, My name is Nathaniel and I am 7 years old. I just want to say that I do not think the war is a very good idea. War is not a good way to solve problems, and it is a bad thing to happen in the world. It might destroy other people's property like houses and schools. People that are not in the war can die because soldiers might miss. War is dangerous for nature. The money for war can go to schools. My school, Capitola Elementary, might close because my school does not have enough money. Please do not have a war. Sincerely, Nathaniel Smith. This youthful expression of concern eloquently captures the sentiment of so many Americans, young and old. I would like to add my voice to that of Nathaniel Smith in urging the Commander in Chief who ordered this war to cancel it.”