Letter to the Editor

I wrote a letter to the editor of the LA times and it was published in the paper on Fri, Feb 4. Of course this milestone in my life (its my first letter ever published) came with its own background story and a whole lot of excitement but I won't bore you with the details. I just want you to read the letter and of course the article it's in response to.


Re "Mubarak vows to exit on his terms," Feb. 2

The protests in Egypt are unsettling and frightening for more reasons than just those having to do with Egyptians. The issue not only affects the entire Arab world but Israel as well.

Israel is our only true ally in the Middle East. If Israel's peaceful relationship with Egypt is disturbed because of the possible collapse of President Hosni Mubarak's regime, Israel will be surrounded by enemies on all but one border and at severe risk of more Islamic terrorism. This can cause a major dent in our ally's strength and possibly affect us indirectly as well.

It is unnerving to know that the collapse of one country's government can stir up so much commotion for much of the world.

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