BUSH BETTER THAN CLINTON? WELL, SO WHAT?

In response to "Column overstates penalty for crack cocaine use" (Sept. 5
Forum):

When will Republicans such as Kenneth Bell learn that they gain no support
for their candidate just by hacking on a lame duck? Saying that George W.
Bush is better than Clinton improves him not one bit in my mind.

I don't care whether the candidates tried drugs decades ago. I'm all ears,
however, when it comes to statements of policy. About drugs I hear nothing
but the same old song and dance. Most Republicans seem too ignorant or
greedy to speak out against prohibition. Bush, in fact, is one of the most
fierce drug warriors, incarcerating thousands of Texans for possessing
small amounts of cocaine. And that's why I won't be voting for him.

DANNY TERWEY
Santa Cruz, Calif.