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Anti-Semitism? NoI am accustomed to seeing unfounded attacks on Noam Chomsky in print, so Bret Stephens broke no new ground with his commentary (May 19). Chomsky has invited such attacks by steadfastly insisting on freedom of speech and a single standard of human rights in all situations. He's an apt target for those who believe in neither. As for Stephens' tirade about ''anti-Americanism'' and its supposed role as ''a cover for anti-Semitism,'' his assertions are absurd from any number of vantage points. Those of us who opposed the Vietnam War, for instance, could be accused of anti-Americanism, but the accusation...

Your editorial ''Ill-starred flag amendment would do nation no good'' [June 21] was thoughtful, well-reasoned and timely. July Fourth will be the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That declaration outlined noble ideals and universal rights such as ''life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.'' Unfortunately, in 230 years, the United States has never lived up to those simple ideals. Most of the grievances listed against King George are as valid against President George. President George is undermining the American Constitution and ideals at home while tyrannically imposing his aberrant beliefs on innocent people abroad. As...