SIR: Once again cruise missiles have rained down on the Iraqi people. The lies about 'smart bombs' not harming civilians was shown after the Gulf War.

If Bill Clinton was really concerned about the Kurds, why not condemn recent Turkish bombing of the Kurds? Perhaps it is that they are an ally and give the US airbases near the Middle East. Clinton says he doesn't want to harm civilians so why not lift the UN sanctions on food and medical supplies. The UN has recently reported Iraq to be in a 'pre famine situation'.

There are two reasons for this bombing. The first is to protect US and oil interests, the second is for Clinton to give a tough stance to the American voters. And yet, John Major and Tony Blair enthusiastically support this murder. They as well as Clinton have blood on their hands.

Michael Woulfe

Bolton Socialist Workers Party

Calvert Road

Great Lever

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