Why Britain’s politicians shouldn’t rush to take sides in war | Letters
Readers respond to a piece by Aditya Chakrabortty about protesters calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war
Aditya Chakrabortty describes the attitude of the British media and political class towards the “worsening conflagration in Gaza” as “again preparing for the vicarious thrill of war”, having “learned nothing and forgotten nothing” (The thousands calling for a ceasefire and peace deserve better than abuse and belittlement, 26 October). This is entirely accurate, and I take it further with particular reference to our political class.
Those who do and did govern us have found it convenient to forgive themselves for their decisions to take us to war in Iraq and Afghanistan. They have forgiven themselves for the huge numbers of deaths they have caused and the continuing chaos they have left behind. Their political slate is thus wiped clean and they can lend themselves with clear consciences to take sides in this next catastrophe in Gaza, just as they have in Ukraine.
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