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May 23rd, 2007 issue

Children’s souls

I have visited Terezín and Josefov and have always been impressed (and depressed) by the artwork and writings of the children there (“The diary of a young boy,” News, May 16–22). This translation of the story of poor Petr Ginz brings tears to my eyes. I can’t imagine the pain his parents felt or the pain his sister still feels when they think about Petr.
The absence of panic in Petr’s writings is testimony to the power of the spirit and strength this young child had. May we never forget what happened to Petr Ginz and millions like him.
Thomas Francomano
Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.A.
Body of evidence?
Even if the exhibit is fascinating, that does not make it right (“Body snatchers,” Tempo, May 16–22). According to the exhibitor, the unclaimed bodies were supplied by the Chinese police. The good news is that they are not the bodies of executed prisoners! They still may be the bodies of prisoners, and are certainly the bodies of the poor and the disenfranchised.  
Even if we could be certain of the origin, and that the deceased gave permission, the exhibit is still wrong. We can learn about our bodies just as well without the use of “real” bodies that are 70 percent plastic already. Real bodies help sell tickets, and that is why they are being used.
We should show more respect to the deceased than this out of respect for the living. These exhibits cheapen the value of life to the point where we are mere commodities. As commodities, our fate does not seem to matter. Visit dignityinboston.googlepages.com/prague for more information. Ban these exhibits.
Aaron Ginsburg
Sharon, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Monster tales
I once read an article on xdow.com about an eagle with a wingspan of a small airplane (“Ivan Mackerle: Here be monsters,” Tempo, May 16–22). It was sighted in Alaska a few years ago. A friend who lives there confirmed it was true. In fact, he said many still see a few of these “giant eagles” flying in the sky.
Brad Goates
Salem, Oregon, U.S.A.
Immigration barriers
I believe immigration is the reason the United States has grown into the economic giant it is today (“Going gray,” Business, May 16–22). Restricting immigration, whether in the United States or the Czech Republic, would only be a detriment to the overall well-being of the country.
Sadly, Europeans do not realize this even though they’re the ones who will need foreign labor the most. I also think the 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States provide an integral part of the U.S. economy, and they should be allowed to stay.
Peter Zamfir
Sanford, Florida, U.S.A.


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