Re "A Big, Booming Cry for More Attention?" July 6
It is now becoming painfully clear to North Korean leader Kim Jong Il that the long-range missile test conducted on July 4 was a failure.
The United States and its allies should behave toward the failed saber-rattling with the respect due: silence. It should be well known to all parties involved that the missile test was a ploy intended to force the nations involved into negotiations. Its failure should prove that none are required.
DAVE RAUSCHENFELS
Richfield, Minn.
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Rational minds know that North Korea will never launch a missile against the United States for any reason other than defense. But the Bush administration will use these test firings to tighten its grip of fear on our people.
