Letters: Feb. 23, 1981

Standing Tall

To the Editors:

Our nation had a patriotic bath with the hostage release and Inauguration ceremonies [Feb. 2]. Now let's see how long we stay clean.

Lois Perison Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.

What a week! America and Americans stood 10 ft. tall. How great it felt!

Pat Halberstadt Dallas

Long live the Red, White and Blue! And let us welcome the yellow ribbon, our new symbol of care and courage.

Judy Baker Bothell, Wash.

We Americans are so in need of self esteem that we give a heroes' welcome to people who simply endured as captives....

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