ep 13, 2002 
  Letters to the editor 

  Politics did not belong at memorial; vigil meant for
reflection, not agendas

At the Sept. 11 vigil, I quietly sat on the grass
listening to the names of those who were murdered one
year ago. While attending, I noticed an organized group
sitting in the middle of the vigil area with a large sign
that read "Peace Forum." Upon leaving, I walked past the
group and saw posters with messages such as "Don't turn
our tragedy into war" and "No to war with Iraq." The
Peace Forum members need to understand that political
statements have no place at memorial vigils.  Political
groups should find other venues for their political
views.

  David Jackson
  Senior 
  Geography