To the Editor:
I really don’t see the need for President Obama to go to Israel. There is so much turmoil in the region. This trip just encourages “crazies” to get publicity for their causes. He is a husband and father and should not put his life at risk to make a few Republicans happy.
Wendy Honigman
Jacksonville, Fla.
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