Letters: Feb. 9, 1970

Tragic Testimony?

Sir: The holocaust in Nigeria [Jan. 26], with its 2,000,000 dead, is testimony to the white Christian dominance of world affairs. The Africans have been subject to white colonial dominance for centuries. When they were finally granted independence, they were ill prepared for it. The so-called civilized nations sold 20th century arms to both sides in a cruel and meaningless civil war. Now that the war has ended, Christianity demands charity and compassion. What hypocrisy!

MILTON YELLIN Jericho, N.Y.

Sir: Imagine being black and seeing Biafra as a white would see a...

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