Although the great majority of letters we receive are supportive, there are also the inevitable letters of criticism and condemnation. Some Scottish and British respondents ask why we do not print such letters? Quite simply, because most of them display the most foul and disgusting language directed against the American families and friends of the victims of Pan Am Flight 103, as well as towards the people of the United States in general. In addition, we have received numerous death threats from self-proclaimed Scottish nationalists. Two individuals involved with this campaign have relatives in Scotland, which only reveals the absurdity of such appalling behavior. Boycotting is a legitimate and peaceful form of protest against governments. This campaign has been initiated by several American relatives and friends of the Lockerbie victims. The fact that there has been a severe lack of empathy and civility from critical and opposing respondents has caused us to refuse to tarnish the memories of our loved ones by printing their abominations. Furthermore, the majority of the people of Scotland and the United Kingdom support us in this campaign, and we will not help to tarnish the reputation of the Scottish and British people by sharing the words of a very vocal and potentially violent minority. To those who would condemn us for daring to speak out on the behalf of those murdered by the released terrorist, whose own voices can no longer be heard, instead of sharing your indignation with us, perhaps your time would best be served condemning those in your respective governments who sold your interests out in the name of oil and big business.
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