Letters: Nov. 19, 1984

To the Editors:

I arrived in this strange land as a student three years ago, and am delighted and bemused to see the two presidential candidates tear each other apart, especially in the debates [NATION, Oct. 29]. I do not know which man is better. But I do know I like the U.S. because all this is happening without a single stone being thrown.

Jun Sung Lee Hoboken, N.J.

The ability to debate is not necessarily the sign of an effective leader. In fact, debates are often won by the candidate most skilled in the...

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