Invading Grenada
To the Editors:
Thank God for American intervention in Grenada [Nov. 7]. Because of this humanitarian act, we can breathe more freely in this part of the world.
Brian Stollmeyer Port of Spain, Trinidad
President Reagan promised that the U.S. would not be subjected to another hostage crisis. In handling Grenada as he did, the President kept his word, and the world is a safer place.
Mario B. Portuondo Washington, D.C.
I am an extremely embarrassed U.S. citizen living in Latin America. With the invasion of Grenada, Ronald Reagan has bolstered the image of Americans as bullies who have respect for neither international law nor the right of nations to conduct their internal affairs.
Thomas R. Moore Lima
As a Venezuelan, whose country lies only 80 miles from Grenada, I was exhilarated when I learned about the U.S. military invasion. The U.S. did the "dirty work" for us and other countries. I am grateful that we have somebody with guts in this hemisphere.
Gloria Sucre de Villanueva Caracas
The American invasion of Grenada is obviously a military success. However, the real battle will be won with food, health, education, human rights and jobs for the masses in the Third World. Social justice is stronger than the sword.
Richard D. Germano Carmel, N.Y.
The election campaign in the U.S. is about to begin, and we Latin Americans can do nothing but fear a Reagan reelection. The American public should know that the explosive situation in the Caribbean and Central America is the result of extreme poverty and deep social inequalities. A vote for Reagan will be a vote for Viet Nam II.
Jorge Perez de Lara Mexico City
I want to thank the U.S. for its courageous invasion of Grenada. This intervention is definitely supported by the majority of the Caribbean people. I am particularly disgusted with the British, who, having used these islands for their own interests during colonial times, now turn their backs on us in times of trouble. Thanks, America. You may not be perfect, but as a friend you are the best around.
Brian Nothnagel Carenage, Trinidad
According to a Pentagon spokesman, the cache of Soviet and Cuban arms found on Grenada was "far and above what any island this size would need for self-defense." Unless, of course, the arms were intended as a defense against a U.S. invasion.
Randal C. Franklin Fairborn, Ohio
Now we have a new fanaticism linked to neither religious nor political causes, namely Cuban construction workers determined to die for tourism.
Annemarie Locher North Vancouver, B.C.
I say with regret what the rest of the world is saying sarcastically: the U.S. has finally picked on a country its own size.
Frank X. Champagne La Crescenta, Calif.
I used to be fiercely pro-American, but no more. You are as bad a bully as the Soviet Union, only you are more sanctimonious.
Otto G. Beck Toronto
When the Soviets invaded Afghanistan on the grounds that they had been invited into that country, Americans laughed. Now President Reagan announces that the U.S. invaded Grenada because we were invited to do so by Grenada's neighbors. No wonder the world condemns us. The President needs to improve his script as well as his judgment.
Pat Zaharopoulos San Diego