About that Arrow.Michael Rubin is right on point in "An Arrow in Our Quiver" (August 28). What I don't understand is this: If former presidents have prohibited pro·hib·it tr.v. pro·hib·it·ed, pro·hib·it·ing, pro·hib·its 1. To forbid by authority: Smoking is prohibited in most theaters. See Synonyms at forbid. 2. assassinations via a series of executive orders, why doesn't President Bush reverse that damage by an executive order of his own that would authorize To empower another with the legal right to perform an action. The Constitution authorizes Congress to regulate interstate commerce. authorize v. to officially empower someone to act. (See: authority) the assassination Assassination See also Murder. assassins Fanatical Moslem sect that smoked hashish and murdered Crusaders (11th—12th centuries). [Islamic Hist.: Brewer Note-Book, 52] Brutus conspirator and assassin of Julius Caesar. [Br. of political and military leaders engaged in terrorism? After all, he does claim to be our anti-terrorist president. Chet Suro Miami, Fla. NATIONAL REVIEW encourages letters to the editor. Letters should be submitted by e-mail to letters@nationalreview.com or by fax to (212) 849-2835 or by mail to: Letters Editor, NATIONAL REVIEW, 215 Lexington Avenue, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , N.Y. 10016. Please include your full name, address, and daytime phone number. Letters will be edited for space and clarity. |
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