While the loss of any life saddens me, death is a fact of war. Terrorists are eager to destroy our way of life, and regardless of why the war was taken to Iraq, we are there now. We must finish the job. As an American citizen I need to be aware and take a stand, regardless of my profession. Aren't we fortunate to live in a country where we can express our opinions? I won't join Gorman's protests of the war, but I will do my part to support our military.

Doris Smith, MPA, BSN, RN

Glendale, AZ