FIRST, let me say that this is not a racist letter.

I've always believed that people should be able to live side by side, regardless of race or colour.

But I feel so angry that young Muslim youths, born in this country, had a good education and freedom, and enjoyed the economy of the country, have now decided to go to fight for Osama bin Laden against our troops.

Our soldiers fought for freedom through two world wars; did they all die for nothing? No, they won freedom, the same freedom that is now being abused by the choices of these youths. Enough said.

F Platt, Little Lever

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