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WSWS : News & Analysis : The US War in Afghanistan

Letters in response to "Anti-Americanism: the ‘anti-imperialism’ of fools"

10 December 2001

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Dear David North and David Walsh,

I read your essay “Anti-Americanism: the ‘anti-imperialism’ of fools” and very much agreed with its central argument. I think this is a very important point.

Yours,

Michael Hardt

Michael Hardt is the co-author, with Antonio Negri, of Empire

Dear Editors,

Yahoo led me to read North and Walsh’s article, “Anti-Americanism: the ‘anti-imperialism’ of fools.” Though I can no longer be a socialist, its elegance, decency and penetration reminds me why I was one for so long. It moved me the way an old atheist might be moved to hear a favorite hymn from his youth.

Sincerely,

GJL

27 November 2001

I just came across your web site for the very first time today via a link. I’d just like to say that your “Anti-Americanism: The ‘anti-imperialism’ of fools” article from September was one of the most eloquently written pieces that I’ve come across since September 11. As an 18-year-old college student I found it very, very difficult to fully grasp the attacks. My opinions on major issues changed briefly, I questioned my socialism, I let sudden bursts of emotion change my opinion in conversation (i.e., “Bomb the bastards!”).

Since coming to my senses near the end of October I have found it hard, nearly impossible, to put into writing or words my feelings about this country, our country. Our history and our current situation; our human need for liberties mixed with sensible compassion. Your article hit so close to everything I’ve been feeling that it had me in tears.

Thanks,

TA

28 November 2001

See Also:
Anti-Americanism: The “anti-imperialism” of fools
[22 September 2001]