The Private Jessica Lynch
"Jessica Lynch will have the scars of a hero for the rest of her life. Americans should be proud of all the soldiers like her." FRANCOIS DESAULNIERS Norwich, Conn.
U.S. Army private Jessica Lynch is a brave young woman but certainly no hero [Nov. 17]. In wartime, heroes do something extra to save or protect their fellow soldiers or inflict great losses on the enemy, without thought for themselves. They attack the enemy vigorously with all means available, carrying out the mission assigned to them. Lynch was wounded grievously but exhibited none of the traits of a...