Big Names Take Aim at Cluster Bombs
Sir Cyril Townsend; 24/5/08
In a rapidly changing media world, it is agreeable to note that the Letters Column of The Times of London has altered little. Letters are still addressed to The Editor, and begin with Sir and end Yours Faithfully. Although The Daily Telegraph, a kind of daily briefing for the professional classes, sells more copies, The Times has a greater influence, and it is the first choice for an individual or an organization seeking to put forward a point of view on the issues of the day. On May 19, there was a letter in The Times that caught my eye under the heading: “Cluster bombs don’t work and must be banned.” It was signed by no less than nine former extremely senior military commanders led by Field Marshal Lord Bramall (chief of the Defense Staff — 1982-85). Other names were Gen. Sir Michael Rose (commander UN Protection Force, Bosnia — 1994-95), Gen. Sir Rupert Smith (commander 1st Armored Division in the 19 1991 Gulf War), and Maj. Gen. Patrick Cordingley (commander 7th Armored Brigade 1991 Gulf War).
See: http://www.arabnews.com/?page=7§ion=0&article=110227&d=25&m=5&y=2008
Tags: Cluster Bombs, Global, UK, UN