Letters: Sep. 6, 2004

Al-Qaeda in America

"If we keep our eyes and ears open, pay attention to and report suspicious activity, we can all play a part in fighting terrorism." LYNETTE CARRINGTON Gilbert, Ariz.

I was disappointed to see al-Qaeda's latest "threat" to the U.S. as TIME's cover story [Aug. 16]. It seems as though every time the government hiccups, the media jump in to play on America's paranoia about another terrorist strike. So the government is saying that al-Qaeda will attack, just like on the Fourth of July and this past New Year's and all last year and before that? I'm not holding...

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