To the Editor,

At last week's economic summit in China--which Taiwan boycotted-President Bush stood united with Chinese dictator Jiang Zemin. Even more appalling, Jiang warned Bush to avoid 'innocent casualties' in Afghanistan, a country with which the United States basically is at war for its role in the murder of thousands of Americans.

In his search for allies, President Bush continues to coddle enemies, while snubbing real friends of America.

After Sept. 11, President Bush let the world choose: 'Either you are with us, or with the terrorists.' Bush continues to violate his own principle.

Neil Erian