Letters: Feb. 21, 1983

Nuclear Stakes

To the Editors:

Your article on nuclear missiles [Jan. 31] brought out both the idealistic and the realistic positions on the issue. However, the Europeans would be wise to be realistic and realize that American defense forces have helped them maintain a free, prosperous life throughout the post-World War II period. If the West cannot remain united on the question of security, Western Europe risks becoming Finlandized.

Peter George Click

Washington, D.C.

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