A letter to the Editor of Austin American Statesman on June 19, 2007.Many years ago a physician, in discussing treatment options for a family member, told me that the first rule of practicing medicine was: "First, do no harm." This is probably a good rule of thumb for almost anyone, including the leader of the free world.
I believe that one of the main reasons that most Americans do not support the Bush administration's invasion and occupation of Iraq is that the harm that has been done to that country and its people and to our military are impossible to ignore while it becomes more obvious with each new development that all of this damage has been caused without a coherent mission.
Looking at the bright side, the world is very lucky that George W. Bush is not a physician.
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