Letters: Jun. 25, 1984

Woman Veep

To the Editors:

In response to those who are asking, "Is the nation ready for a woman Vice President?" [NATION, June 4], I say, "Try it." To have a woman Vice President, or for that matter a black President, could have better effects than people think.

Christina Chin San Francisco

Nominating a woman for Vice President in order to get votes still reeks of exploiting women. Cannot the candidate's skill and integrity be the basis for the choice?

Karen L. Mulder

Thornwood, N. Y.

You wonder if America is "ready" for a woman...

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