Really At War?

August 12, 1986|By Herbert Handleman.

CHICAGO — A letter from Genevieve Dolan said, ``The article (about submarine construction) was written as if we were at war . . . with the Soviet Union.`` We are at war with it; do not be confused by the lack of firing. In World War II France and Germany sat six months without firing or maneuvering because it idn`t suit either one to begin the shooting war.

As the USSR is winning the war against us without firing, it will continue on its successful course: moving surrogates into Nicaragua and Cuba, capturing Afghanistan, moving into Vietnam, using Cam Ranh Bay as a naval base, etc. It is much easier that way. Its latest success is convincing the U.S. to try to bring down the government of South Africa so the communists can hold that most critical of areas.