European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 03, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 12letters the stars and stripes sunday february 3,1991 germans voice messages of support a any fit friends and neighbors Are deeply show acct a a a it a a a a of it u a a a a ii i m >1 .1 _ n i _ .1 i 2 a 1 a and incensed at the wilful damage indicted of Tamari can property in particular the defacing of american civilian vehicles with anti War slogans witnessed recently in the Frankfurt and i Lanau areas. We Are All profoundly disturbed by the developments in the Middle East we abhor bloodshed and suffering and we All Raj get War. Hut the Amer can soldiers and their families should know that the thoughts and prayers of the overwhelming majority of the German nation accompany the Allied troops in the Gulf ind the families at Home and abroad. We especially Hope and Pray for an Early end to the War a lasting peace and the speedy return of All the armed forces to their Homes and families. We sincerely believe that the thoughts expressed in this letter represent the True feelings of concerned and compassionate members of this nation in these difficult times rather than the destructive and senseless actions of a few. A a a a Siegmund Braun / Hanau Germany. A a j the members of the Lions club Wiesbaden Mattia cum feel obliged in View of the War in the Gulf Region to let our american friends know our standpoint. One of inc goals of Lions is to stimulate and promote the spirit of understanding among All nations. We sincerely regret that the role our american friends have to play in fulfilment of the United nations Resolution carries not Only a material and financial but also a human Burden. During the decades following Wii we experienced the relentless assistance of our american friends and we deeply appreciate this help. It provided us with the feeling of being protected against All kinds of danger. We therefore want to express our obligation toward All american citizens especially those residing in our area. We fully understand and support Friendly demonstrations Tor peace. However we firmly reject aggressive speeches and or actions actually or seemingly directed against our friends from the United states. A or. H. Specht _ president Lions club _ _ Wiesbaden Matti acum As part of a series of special activities that Are now going on at Giessen University because of the War in the Gulf some students of the English department decided to write an open letter to americans Here in Germany. We came up with this  because we were a and still Are a shocked and ashamed about the anti american statements and actions. As you know a great number of americans live Here in Giessen and Many friendships have been established Between american citizens and students from our University. Nevertheless anti american attitudes were visible even Here. We would like to assure the american communities t hat the majority does not support these attitudes. A Susanne Baumeister Kohlheim Germany i am German and i have been working for the  forces since 1971., it is incredible to see what is happening in Germany since Jan. 16. I was 5 years old when the second world War was Over and i remember Well believe me. The . Was the first nation to hold out its hand and offer help to the destroyed Economy. Your nation fed Many German people with the a a care action. During the Berlin blockade your pilots airmen soldiers and civilians kept a City of 1 million people alive for Over a year. This country would have never been reunited without the help of the United states and of course the Wall would still be there. Some5,000 German demonstrators in Kitzinger Germany show their support for the United states. A amps John Millar. If people Are Able to demonstrate it is the True sign of democracy and Freedom of speech. It is part of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany. But if it were not for the ., would we be a democratic nation today. I would like to apologize to All of you for the anti americanism in Germany. The demonstrators in front of . Facilities seem to Lack some historical events. Being a member of nato bears certain treaty aspects that have to be fulfilled. You can be sure that a lot of German people Are behind you and support you. Opposition in a democratic society is healthy i agree. But it be should not forget that . Troops Are fighting for our Freedom and May lose their lives. Or. Wons Quot Frankfurt Germany the voices of reason Are drowned in the protests against the Gulf War and this is Why i chose your paper to make a statement. All of you americans especially those who Are working Here in Germany should know that the German people Are not All loud mouthed protesters. Especially those among us who have witnessed the second world War know Only too Well what War Means. We respect and support the american military As carriers of the main Burden of International Force. With All our hearts we wish you Luck and As few casualties As possible. R. A Gunther Mehlhorn a a a a a Wendlinger Germany we a Small group of civilian German people feel that it is about time to at least express our deepest appreciation and sympathy with the important task your nation amongst your allies is fulfilling. Please accept our most sincere Assurance that we will never forget what the american nation has done for the reconstruction of Ger All of you we still Hope it will help a tiny bit to experience some Solidarity with you. Since most of our few american friends have left for desert storm we would like to offer our support and cooperation to left behind family members and dependents of . Soldiers involved in the struggle for Freedom and peace. Please let us know How we could be of any help i.e., Contact addresses support services or similar tasks. Wishing truly that your soldiers Are coming Home As soon and As healthy As possible we would like to thank your nation again. A Johannes a. Rohricht _ a Elk Kugler a Sylvia Gross a Antje Hahn a a Patrick horns Tein Hanau and Frankfurt Germany a we also want to honestly apologize for How your Brave people Are getting treated Here. It is an absolute disgrace to realize that germans have helped a new Hitler be capable of threatening the entire world specifically Israel with Gas chemicals and War technology. Knowing this might not be very  a Consolation Tonew letters policy letters from readers expressing their viewpoints or opinions will be published daily in this space. A. A a a a a a a. A All letters must be sighed. We Reserve the right to edit letters for clarity length and taste. Preference will be Given to Shorter letters so that More can be published in a timely manner. 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