Senseless acts of violence

I would like to express my profound sympathy for the people of Indonesia. The recent terrorist attack on the Australian Embassy, as well as the Bali bombing and the attack on the Marriott, were certainly carried out by people who do not represent the peaceful people of Indonesia. They have brought shame on upon a nation that does not deserve it.

I was privileged to work among the people of Indonesia in the early eighties and from that experience I know that no true Indonesian would contemplate or condone such acts of violence.

My sympathy goes out to all of the people of Indonesia, and particularly those that have suffered from these senseless acts of violence.

PATRICK GAGE Chester, United Kingdom