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The mail.(Brief Article)
While I couldn't agree more with Karl Zinsmeister's comments about the hypocrisy of New York City's Upper East Side elitists (BIRD'S EYE, June), he is wrong to make broad statements about the city's lack of patriotism. A group of neo-Nazi militiamen in Idaho doesn't represent that part of the country any more than a group of sheltered, wealthy socialists in New York represents ours. New York is about individual freedom--just like America. New York City took it on the chin on September 11 because it represents everything that makes America what it is: both the good and the bad.
Eric Paul New York, New York
Karl Zinsmeister's statement that "New York City has always been the least patriotic place in America" ignores the clear patriotism displayed by our firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians.
Indeed, he indicts these same individuals when bemoaning the number of New Yorkers who have chosen to work in the public sector. Flying flags is nice but actions are better.
Michael Weinstock New York, New York
Karl Zinsmeister replies:
My comments on New York City's patriotism weren't name-calling; they were tied to very specific evidence from history and current military enlistments. And they apply to the city as a whole, not to worthy individuals. Please refer to my arguments on page seven of our June issue. I'm not sure I agree with Karl Zinsmeister's premise that New York City is likely to recover from 9/11 more rapidly than most observers expect. Not only must it deal with the effects of the terrorist attacks, ...
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