Letters, Aug. 27, 1973

Hamilton and Jefferson

Sir / Re Stanley Cloud's Essay "A Ghostly Conversation on the Meaning of Watergate" [Aug. 6]: I must say that Mr. Cloud's insight into the philosophies of our two most influential founding fathers was truly enlightening, as was his obvious understanding of the contemporary attitudes of the American people. It is too bad that most citizens fail to realize that they are not "children to be instructed and led," but mature, sovereign individuals upon whose trusted and respected responsibility this country was built and stands.

BILL MILLER

Atlanta

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