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‘A Ripe Moment To Revisit “God’s War”‘
Adam Kirsch writes “We can be proud that the word ‘crusade’ has dropped out of the world’s political vocabulary. If only ‘jihad’ would follow it, the legacy of the Crusades might finally be put to rest [Arts & Letters, “A Ripe Moment To Revisit ‘God’s War,'” December 13, 2006].”
On the morning of June 6, 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower broadcast to the “soldiers, sailors and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force” that “you have embarked on a Great Crusade.”
President Bush in 2004, for the 60th anniversary of the Normandy landings, redacted the word “crusade” from Eisenhower’s broadcast.
Thus on June 6, 1944, Eisenhower offended your sensibilities?
And on June 6, 2004, President Bush salved your sensibilities?
FRANK NATOLI
Newton, N.J.
‘Glass Half Empty at Schools, Milk Choice Advocates Say’
Although it’s often touted as the perfect health food, milk is full of saturated fat and cholesterol, two key contributors to heart disease and obesity [New York, “Glass Half Empty at Schools, Milk Choice Advocates Say,” December 13, 2006]. As a dietitian, I’m concerned that schools might push more milk on children in a misguided attempt to promote better health.
According to a scientific review published in the journal Pediatrics, the majority of studies on dairy and bone health found no relationship between bone health in children and dairy or dietary calcium intake. In addition, a recent study from the Harvard Medical School found that drinking milk actually increases the risk of childhood obesity. Researchers discovered that children who drink more than three servings of low-fat milk a day are 35% more likely to become overweight.
There are healthier ways to obtain calcium and other vital nutrients. Leafy greens, beans, figs, and fortified soymilk are just a few of the foods that provide the same nutrients as milk, but without the fat and cholesterol. Science shows that we can help children build strong bones by adopting healthier diets — including plant-based sources of calcium — and increasing physical activity.
DULCIE WARD
Staff Dietitian
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Washington, D.C. 20016
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