Killing Children
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"MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Contras killed three civilians, including a 3-year-old girl . . . in their first attack of 1989, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday.” (So reported The Times, Part I, Jan. 4.)
Once again adult addiction to violence has snuffed out a child’s chance to experience the glories of life. Will mankind ever recognize and protect the rights of the very young?
LARRY KELBLEY
Rancho Palos Verdes
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