The issue is again before the United States Senate as to whether to reinstate aid to the government (military) of El Salvador. U.S.-financed, -trained, and -advised factions of the military death squads continue unabated to intimidate and murder suspected opponents of the right-wing government. In our name, Mr. Bush is urging Congress to approve additional aid that will inevitably decrease the chances of peace in that war-torn and blood-drenched nation.

We, as Americans, have a responsibility to heal rather than inflict suffering. Urge Sens. Cohen (945-0417) and Mitchell (945-0451) to oppose all U.S.-sponsored aid to El Salvador. Dr. James McDonald Bangor