Rodricks courageous in examining legacy of 9/11

America suffered a horrible tragedy on 9/11, but our actions in the aftermath also inflicted terrible tragedies on the people of Iraq andAfghanistan

Thanks to Dan Rodricks for his thoughtful column on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks ("In anger and pain, little sympathy for 'the deaths of others,'" Sept. 11).

Yes, America suffered a horrible tragedy on Sept. 11 that is indelibly etched into our nation's memory. But we must also acknowledge that our actions in the aftermath of Sept. 11 inflicted terrible tragedies on the people of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Thanks, Dan, for having the courage to bring this to our attention.

Hal Weaver