Reader Comments

Editor: I've read both your editorial on the torture scandal and Francisco Gonzalez' article on the pro-abortion march. Both were excellent. I cannot believe the ridiculous neoconservatives who actually dismiss as insignificant or even defend the horrible abuse inflicted on Iraqi prisoners. In my opinion, it reveals the positively anti-conservative mindset of the neocons. Rick Oliver

Editor: Just read Stuart Epperson's piece "Should Conservatives Support Decency Standards?" in the latest edition, and was happy to see that question answered with a resounding "NO." The fact that the First Amendment is no less precious than the Second unfortunately seems lost on some conservatives from time to time. So glad it's not lost on the good folks at Conservative Battleline! Best, CJ

Dear Editor: I enjoy reading your new informative magazine Conservative BattleLine Online very much. Your readers may be interested in reading the words of Sister Teresa on abortion at a National Prayer Breakfast attended by President Clinton and other dignitaries: "If we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill each other? Any country that accepts abortion is not teaching its people to love, but to use any violence to get what they want." Larry Rodgers

Editor: The failure of the Republican Party to get the " Real Story " to all American voters is the travesty that's taking place in America today. It may cost us dearly, come November.The opportunity is unbelievable. The November elections could be won so easily if Bush and others would do a blitz on what's happening to the American moral culture in this country and what he is attempting to do to stop it. More importantly, what Kerry's positions are and what the consequences could be If Kerry were elected. This country too is getting tired, no matter how true, of Republicans blaming a Liberal Media for pro Democratic news reporting. Don't complain!! Find a way!! If we can't solve that problem how can we think we can solve the problems of this country and the rest of the world. A staunch but disappointed Republican, Carl Roeser

Editor: It is a fact that the USA was attacked and monetarily opposed by Iraq and others in Middle East. The Liberals want us to sit back and be quiet and act as the battered woman, man, wife, etc! President Bush was a target during 9/11 too. We need a more effective control on wiring money--without the money terrorists cannot do as much damage. Carol A

Editor: Instead of sitting out this campaign I beg you to help us and the President. Surely you can talk to him and get him to win the war, lower spending and get in good judges. We need you and I am only one little widow who is voting for President Bush because Kerry scares me to death. Please help the President. Carol Enloe Gresham, Oregon

Editor: There are only two choices in this coming election. If you sit out voting for Bush you are voting for Kerry. If you vote for Kerry (even if you sit out voting for Bush) you are voting for the resulting liberal disaster. Use your head.

If you do not like what is happening now, a ridiculous take the ball and go home attitude will cost you everything. Get behind the President. Even if it means stating you will work with him to head more conservative in the future in the next term. But this country is at war and your attitude so far has shown you do not appreciate it that anymore than Kerry does.
Lee Kent Hempfling
Conservative in Phoenix, AZ

Editor: This election is too important for conservatives and Republicans to be at odds. There are too many good things the President has been able to accomplish, and too many more he do will when re-elected for us to focus on what we don't like. Sincerely, Linda Lee Fraser

Editor: I am not completely happy with Pres. Bush either, but I can't imagine Senator Kerry. If you don't vote for President Bush, that will be a vote for Kerry. May God help you if you do. Marie R. Larsen

Editor: I am disappointed with President Bush and Rick Santorum for kneecapping an excellent conservative - Pat Toomey - who otherwise would have defeated Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania's senatorial primary. I've concluded that the Republican Party plays us conservatives for suckers. Every election Republicans wail and moan about Hillary, Ted, et al., but when they have a real chance to move the conservative agenda forward, they side with the likes of Arlen Specter. This conservative will stay home in November. John Huyette

Editor: Fox News broadcasts some popular programs aimed at the individual investor on Saturday mornings. One is "Forbes and Friends," which often features Steve Forbes, though not yesterday. Much of the discussion is now focused on Bush Administration policies and prospects for re-election. The panelists favored the Administration for its tax cuts, energy policy, and general pro-business climate. They were wobbly, however, on Iraq and, to a lesser extent, prospects for a second Bush term. If Bush does not carry the investor class by a large margin, he is in deep trouble.

Last week's "press conference" with business reporters, sans cameras, was obviously aimed at a core constituency. Karl Rove surely realizes that business reporters can make a better case for Bush's policies to their audiences than can Bush himself. Larry Kudlow, whom I generally like, was fawning in his praise of Bush. Over the top, really.

George Will has noted that Nader's candidacy is being reinvigorated by events in Iraq. Will suggests that Nader will siphon votes from Kerry. I think Nader will drain votes from both sides. An old friend and staunch Ohio Republican -- a true Taft Republican (Robert A., not his disappointing progeny) -- told me he'd vote for Nader because he promises to get the US out of Iraq in six months. A traditional Midwestern Republican position. The much-maligned Jim Leach is accurately reflecting Iowa sentiment in his anti-war position.

We have neighbors who were early and generous supporters of W. They are big Republicans. They recently told my wife that "we need to get out of there," "there" being Iraq. Their son is a helicopter pilot in Iraq and flies Vietnam-era aircraft.

One of the most interesting comments on Fox News yesterday was a prediction that Cheney would insist on stepping aside, to be replaced by someone not closely associated with the Iraq policy. The comment was well-received by the other panelists. It makes perfect sense, which is why I don't think it will happen. Thus far, the President has resisted everything that would help him politically. He reminds me of his father in that regard.

Jerry O'D

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