A MOST DANGEROUS SEASON
"Leave it to us baby boomers to have helped elect for the country a President who wants to make love, not war." JOHN ALDRIDGE San Diego
I didn't vote for Bill Clinton, and I don't particularly like the job he has done [SPECIAL REPORT, Sept. 28], but I can't stand the self-righteous, "moral" persecution inflicted upon the nation's President by the Republican majority. All American citizens have an obligation to judge the morality of their representatives. The U.S. government does not, and should not, share that responsibility. CLAYTON TSCHUDY San Diego
Clinton seems determined to drag his supporters, his family, his office and the country through a long, painful process. If he had the moral courage to do the right thing, he would spare us this pain. He would resign. Perhaps, like Richard Nixon, he might eventually have a chance to earn a measure of our respect again. Unfortunately, resignation is not likely. This is not about sex; it is about moral courage, and President Clinton doesn't have it. RICHARD G. SMURTHWAITE Bountiful, Utah
Wanted: immaculate being, wholly without sin, to assume duties as President of the U.S. Applicants must understand that strict scrutiny will be enforced to ensure that purity is maintained at all times. The White House, including the residence area, will be electronically monitored. Regular interviews will be conducted with family, friends, lawyers, staff and bodyguards, under oath, to determine if any transgressions have been committed. Qualified candidates are welcome to submit their resumes to: Sin Squad Committee of the U.S. Congress, Washington. PATRICIA AUSTIN Elmira, N.Y.
My disappointment with President Clinton for his behavior in the White House is exceeded only by my anger at the Republicans in Congress for releasing grand jury testimony to the public. I haven't yet made up my mind whether Clinton should resign, but I am absolutely sure those hypocrites in the House of Representatives should be removed from office. NEIL CRAMER Santa Rosa, Calif.
These days the average American reacts to the news reports of Monica Lewinsky and the release of grand jury evidence with a channel change. Confessions of President Clinton? Turn the page. I can't wait for the November elections. It will be great to be rid of many members of the current Congress, end this investigation and get the nation back to business. MARY FREEMAN Berkeley, Calif.
Whether Clinton is impeached or not, censured or not, whether he resigns or stays in office, we must never, ever again allow a person like Clinton to occupy the office of President of the U.S. BRENT W. DAVIS Lancaster, Pa.
The national embarrassment over Clinton's behavior is due more to those who have made him a victim than to his own foolish actions. EDWARD L. PAGE Blue Hill, Maine
Either President Clinton and his cronies must go, or our country will. There are no other options. CHUCK BURGE Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
I am concerned about the growing trend to demonize Ken Starr. I too am appalled at the content of the evening news. However, I do not blame Starr for unearthing this scandal. I blame the President for his actions. It is clear that Clinton lacks the wisdom to run his own life, let alone the life of this country. Starr was just doing his job. KRISTI STOUGHTON Hudson, N.H.