The attack on the USS Cole was an act of war, not a cowardly, underground dastardly act of terrorism, as is being depicted by our government.

Unfortunately, 17 sailors lost their lives in this deadly attack. Their families will carry this sorrow with them forever. The day of the explosion will certainly be a “day that will live in infamy.”

Most political leaders of all parties have lost the sense of outrage that many older Americans have felt over the decades and the pride of being a free nation, willing to fight for future generations. How can Americans accept these repeated acts of war and refer to them as acts of terrorism?

How many “acts of terrorism” equal one act of war?

Jerry Baer

Pinehurst