[analphilosopher] Keith Burgess-Jackson: From Today's *New York Times*

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Posted by Keith Burgess-Jackson:
>From Today's *New York Times*
http://www.analphilosopher.com/posts/1121651146.shtml


   To the Editor:

   Re "Behind Enemy Lines," by Nicholas D. Kristof (column, July 12):

   An important lesson from history is that personal and direct diplomacy
   is often the catalyst for big breakthroughs. Think of President
   Richard M. Nixon's trip to China, the trip by President Anwar el-Sadat
   of Egypt to Jerusalem, and Nelson Mandela's negotiations with
   President F. W. de Klerk of South Africa.

   Such an approach could be even more important in dealing with Kim Jong
   Il of North Korea. Here is an idea for President Bush: With no
   preconditions, invite Mr. Kim and his military aides to visit the
   United States. Have him tour our country to meet with our top business
   leaders, our top judicial minds and even our top generals.

   End the trip with a summit meeting at Camp David to discuss a vision
   of the future--one where North Korea can be integrated into the world
   community, prosper economically and dramatically improve the living
   standards of its people.

   There is still time for Mr. Kim to begin to reverse his place in world
   history, and for the United States to end one of its most complicated
   diplomatic impasses.

   Saul Gitlin
   White Plains, July 12, 2005