IT seems that Peter Fisher (Letters, September 18) has such a dislike of America, that he was prevented from offering any sympathy or condolences to the loved ones and friends of those 6,000 people butchered in New York.

However, as an old soldier, I remember the gigantic efforts and sacrifices made by the USA in World War Two on behalf of all freedom-loving peoples.

God bless America!

D BULLEN (Mr), Albany Road, Blackburn.