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Control for Democrats

This refers to the editorial "Democrats take control" (Nov. 9). The result of the Congressional elections shows how frustrated the American electorate is with the unilateral agenda pursued by President George Bush. The victory of the Democrats has changed the American political landscape.

With Nancy Pelosi set to take over as the first woman Speaker and Hillary Clinton's re- election, it looks like it is time for woman power to assume centre-stage in American politics.

Sinju C. Iype,
Kottayam

The verdict has come at a time when loud protests are being aired against the death sentence awarded to Saddam Hussein. The Iraq misadventure has contributed significantly to the results along with many internal factors.

The derailed fiscal policies, alleged to be pro-rich, would warrant changes. The foreign and domestic policies that made Mr. Bush unacceptable within and outside the U.S. would also have to be scrutinised.

C.P. Velayudhan Nair,
Kochi

Americans have chosen to be a stronger democracy and superpower with responsibility in a unipolar world.

They can now see eye to eye with the rest of the world and hold their heads high.

Amnah Khalid Rashid,
Aligarh

Commenting on the results, Ms. Pelosi has said the Democrats will work with the administration and the Republicans in Congress in partnership, not in partisanship. Such measured and responsible use of words by a victorious leader is exemplary. Mr. Bush's response to the result has also been equally gracious. It looks like our political class needs to take a leaf out of their book.

S. Nityananda,
Bangalore

The cartoon (Nov. 9) sums up the verdict. It is an irony that Mr. Bush who bulldozed thousands of Iraqis into a civil war while assuring them of democracy had to bite the dust on his home turf.

The results are a clear disapproval of `the war on terror' and the Bush regime. They have taken their first toll, with Donald Rumsfeld stepping down.

V. Rajagopalan,
Chennai

The picture that appeared on page one (Nov. 9) speaks for itself about Mr. Bush's predicament. Where is the need to say or write anything more?

Gopal Sunger,
Jaipur

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