Dear Editor;
I don't expect cycling commentary from the Economist, nor do I want it. Why then does Patrick O'Grady think anyone cares about his personal views on the liberation of Iraq.

Long Live Long Rides

Kevin Farrell
Mission Viejo CA

We've alway's kinda liked the Economist's Tour coverage, though.-- Editor

Can you install a filter on PO'G?
Editor;
I am an avid reader of VeloNews as I consider it to be the bestsource of "cycling" news out there, so obviously I was shocked to see thebelow personal political message inserted into Patrick O'Grady's articleof March 21st.

If I want political opinions I will read the opinions section of theL.A. Times or turn on the television to watch one of the many showsoffering political opinions, but if I want to read about cycling I wouldlike to read VeloNews minus the political opinions.

I think Patrick O'Grady should stick to writing about cycling, somethinghe seems to know about and skip the personal political opinions which haveno place in a "cycling" publication.
Steve Nixon
Anaheim, Ca.

No left turn!
Hey Patrick-
Your "extreme left" comments are just as unsubstantiated as the "snowjob"you believe in. I agree Bush should of done more to win support, but Icompletely disagree with your jaded view of the war. As a fellowSprings resident, I enjoyed the article-until you took that major LEFTturn!!

Rick Roeder
Colorado Springs, CO

Builing the alliance
Editor;
Friday's foaming rant really got me to thinking.

If we had told the French that Saddam was Edita Rumsas's EPO connection,they'd have been in Baghdad like a freakin' shot.

Greg Goth
Oakville, CT

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