When rogue nations enable Islamic terrorists to fly jumbo jets into American skyscrapers, the president's oath of office and his job description require him to do more than mouth simple platitudes.

While Larry Jarrett ("Get better perspective on radical Islam," Jan. 12) is getting a "better perspective" on radical Islam, President Bush is providing radical Islam a better perspective on American military might.

President Bush's invasion of Iraq, as did President Roosevelt's invasion of Germany, will give millions a better perspective on freedom.

Edward Rhodes, Augusta