As I cross my fingers and hope that my long awaited trip to Nepal scheduled for November is not cancelled due to recent events, I thought I would take a moment to browse the Internet for some information from your part of the world. I was quite interested to see your editorial ("Truth is the first casualty", #65). Do not jump to the conclusion that as an American, I am going to defend our national media. Indeed, as a former journalist, I have been appalled at the media's beating of the proverbial war drum which has been heard across the vast stretches of this land, from purple mountains, seas of grain... you know the rest. I could not agree with your editorial more. No. This is a response from an American who remains unheard in his own land. An American who feels the war in Afghanistan is wrong. Who feels the US has a history of its own terrorist actions that lie at the root of the tragic events of 11 September. The purpose of this letter is to let you know that not all Americans support our current war. Some of us know that if truth wasn't the first casualty, it was the first wounded, but there are those of us who are trying whatever methods we can to let our voices, and the truth, be heard.

NS Mather
Denver, Colorado

I am overwhelmed to find the short but true war analysis by Daniel Lak ("Collateral damage", #65) in your Internet edition. I agree about the failure of diplomacy and politics by the United Sates and its allies as well as the approach taken by the global mass media in covering this crisis. Many are deviating from the basic norms of journalism, and this is a major test for the world's media. The promises expressed by leaders involved in this war are also going to be tested. Let us hope for a quick end of the war and peace in the world.

Shital Bhandary
Tijuana, Mexico