The American Spectator

Reader Mail

Evangelical Turnout

10.12.07 @ 12:01AM

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SORE LOSING
Re: William Tucker's Set 'Em Up, Joe and David Govett's letter (under "Bronx Cheers") in Reader Mail's Russian Shows of Strength:

Those who rejoice at the playoff failure of the New York Yankees, and those who mourn it, should realize they have one thing in common, which is a belief that the 2007 baseball season ended with the final out at Yankee Stadium. It is only with grudging acceptance that they can be convinced that there are still games scheduled, and in such odd places as Cleveland, Phoenix and Denver. The existence of such a thing as the Mountain Time Zone is probably also a revelation.

It would be helpful if David Govett could clarify, when he writes "Mickey and Roger, where are you?" whether he is talking Mantle and Maris, or Rivers and Repoz.
-- Glen Hoffing
Shamong, New Jersey

VETERANS' DAY
Re: James Srodes's A Legacy of Horror and Honor:

That is an interesting and inspiring story about Colonel Day's life. I served as a pilot in the Air Force from Dec 1960 to June 1982 including a tour in Vietnam and I find it surprising that I don't remember ever having heard of Colonel Day. Anyway, it's one of many inspiring stories to come out of our Vietnam experience. One other thing, Mr. Srodes says that Clinton cut off health care and prescription drugs for veterans from 1995 to 2000. I don't think I was without health care during that period. There were changes to the Champus and Tricare systems, but I don't think health care, including prescription drugs, was ever denied to veterans. You might want to check on that.
-- John Thorne
Lt Col, USAF (Retired)
Port Orchard, Washington

FOR SHAME
Re: Kay Clinard's letter (under "Left Cold") in Reader Mail's Russian Shows of Strength:

Kay Clinard's letter is the quintessential example of the pot calling the kettle black. She claims a women who disagrees with her lacks compassion -- and then proceeds to "sincerely hope [she] never has children." Isn't that special.

For someone who supposedly was a social worker, Ms. Clinard certainly didn't learn anything. Apparently she has never dealt with women who are infertile and the anguish they go through because of that. What an awful thing to wish on someone.

Ms. Clinard could use of dose of compassion herself.
-- Garry Greenwood
Oregon

PEDANT, COUNTERPEDANT
Re: David Menard's letter (under "Close Inspection") in Reader Mail's Russian Shows of Strength:

My United States Government Printing Office Style Manual (March 1984) lists both "Congressional Medal of Honor" and "Medal of Honor" as acceptable. See "Congressional," 42 and "decorations," p.43, if you have a copy handy. (And if you don't, you should -- get yours here.)
-- Doug Welty
Arlington, Virginia

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