Spiro Through Dark Glasses
Sir / Whoever wrote "Nixon Declares an Encore for Spiro" [July 31] was looking through the wrong end of the telescope —and with dark glasses at that. His prejudice shows in every line.
ANDREW POUSMA
Honolulu
Sir / "Divisive, abrasive, limited?" To whom? Not to me and not to many others. In my opinion, TIME'S description of Agnew as vice-presidential choice was arbitrary, capricious, controversial and careless. This is an opinion only, not a statement of fact. I suggest that those responsible for the Agnew story consider the difference between the two.
JO EVANS
Southern Pines, N.C.
Sir / The realization that Spiro Agnew will once again be running for the office that is a heartbeat away from the presidency makes my heart beat with fear.
JONATHAN HUNT
Riverside, Conn.
Sir / Contrary to what you seem to believe, not all college students hate the Vice President. I am a college student, and I think very highly of Mr. Agnew. I do get sick of reading about how the President's choice of Mr. Agnew is supposed to steer me toward Mr. McGovern. If anything, it strengthened my support of the Republican ticket.
WILLIAM HOWARD McALISTER
Ashland, Ky.
Sir / Of course Spiro Agnew will run for President. How could the Republicans pass up the chance for the Spiro of '76?
DEL TRIMBLE
San Diego
Sir / I would predict that at the end of the first 100 days of a Spiro Agnew Administration, the entire nation would be in need of electroshock therapy.
RICHARD W.TENTLER
Sun Valley, Calif.
The Eagleton Affair
Sir / Until the announcement of Senator Eagleton's "stepping down" [Aug. 14], I thought George McGovern was the hope for our political system, a spark that would renew our faith in the possibilities of the political process.
I was wrong. He's just another political hack who will sacrifice any ideal or person to get elected.
(THE REV.) LEONARD FREEMAN
Upper Darby, Pa.
Sir / Though I would not have voted for Senator Thomas F. Eagleton in the upcoming presidential election, I hasten to nominate him as the Man of the Year for 1972.
ERNESTS EWALD
Three Rivers, Mich.
Sir / We are convinced McGovern has made a grave mistake and breached his faith not only with Thomas Eagleton but also with regard to his own candidacy and our nation. Senator Eagleton's strength, wit and courage demonstrated his competence as a politician, his ability in adverse situations and the inequity of dropping him from the ticket. We are Democrats, against the war and opposed to the current Administration, but tonight we feel cheated and denied. While we will vote for McGovern in November, we refuse to work actively for the national ticket and are therefore returning our registration and campaign material. This has been a day of difficult decisions.
TIM and CELYNDA CAMMON
Eureka, Mo.
Sir / Re the Eagleton disclosures: I think this nation would be blessed to have a Vice President who has been sensitive enough to buckle under the pressures of responsible public service today and sane enough to seek treatment voluntarily. There are many national leaders in Washington who should have psychiatric care.