Responsible tourism.Your Editor's Letter ["The End of Exploitation Exploitation See also Opportunism. Barnum, P. T. (1810–1891) circus impressario famous for his saying, “Never give a sucker an even break.” [Am. Hist. ," March/April] is absolutely brilliant and the inspiration for this letter. I am in full agreement with you that tourism should not be "inherently exploitative." but rather focus on helping rather than hindering hin·der 1 v. hin·dered, hin·der·ing, hin·ders v.tr. 1. To be or get in the way of. 2. To obstruct or delay the progress of. v.intr. , as you so clearly stated. We are all one people, and when we exploit others we ultimately hurt ourselves on a higher level. Again, I thank you for your great article and your understanding of "responsible tourism" and respect of cultural differences. DENISE MILLER President, Amber Tours-Moroccan Healing Healing See also Medicine. Achilles’ spear had power to heal whatever wound it made. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad] Agamede Augeas’ daughter; noted for skill in using herbs for healing. [Gk. Myth. Retreats, Tucson Tucson (t  `sŏn'), city (1990 pop. 405,390), seat of Pima co., SE Ariz.; inc. 1877. , Ariz.
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