Another Findley fan
To the editor:
During the years in which I served in the public sector, I came to know Congressman
Paul Findley on a primarily business and somewhat personal level. I always had
a great respect for him as a public official who spoke his mind on the basis
always of what he believed to be the truth and in the best interests of our
nation.
After reading the interesting, fascinating, and provocative feature on Congressman
Findley in the Illinois Times [“Our Darkest Time,” July 31], I must say
I am just as impressed with him today as I was those many years ago.
I am truly pleased to see he still speaks his mind with conviction as to what
he feels to be the truth and what is best for our country.
He is a man who deserves our respect and admiration for his service to our
country, a true patriot along the lines of Lincoln, FDR, JFK, Eisenhower, and
all the others who have served our nation with distinction.
Sincerely,
James M. Henneberry
Springfield
Killing the messenger
To the editor:
Michael Datz’ vituperative response to the Paul Findley article [“Your turn,”
August 7] is a perfect example of “not liking the message so you kill the messenger.”
I would have expected more from a religious leader.
Further, I am amazed that he, like the Israelis, believes he should choose
the Palestinian’s leader.
Michael Carmody
Another side of the story
Dear editor,
In her letter of July 31, V. Taylor claims she wants to see both sides of the
story presented with regard to our mission in Iraq. However, she contradicts
herself when she urges the Illinois Times to cease printing the Tom Tomorrow
cartoon.
I believe that Tom Tomorrow is one of the best cartoonists around. It’s too
bad his cartoon is not published in the mainstream media. We are not getting
both sides of the story.
If Taylor doesn’t like the cartoon, she doesn’t have to read it. But I don’t
want people like her to restrict my reading choices.
Martin Celnick
Springfield
This article appears in Aug 14-20, 2003.
