Letters, Nov. 5, 1973

The Lightning Strikes

Sir / When we heard of the resignation of Vice President Agnew, we could not have been any more shocked if a streak of lightning had hit us. We were guilty of criticizing TIME and other news media for their factual reporting and must now eat crow.

Now what? I often said, if we cannot trust Mr. Agnew, whom can we trust in Government? It would be frightening if all political officeholders were thoroughly investigated—for we might not have a Government at all.

EDWARD J. JOHNSON

Palm Desert, Calif.

Sir / If...

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