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Here's what we learned in a week when oil prices hit a 10-year low and the stock market broke five records in five days and a woman accused the President of an unwelcome sexual advance: Americans complain that some of the biggest problems facing the country are crime, politicians and the lack of moral values. And yet the most popular leader in the country is a politician who half of us believe, according to a new TIME/CNN poll, "lacks the proper moral character to be President." We'll tolerate extraordinary flaws in a successful President and leave almost...
...when Clinton looked out into the crowd he saw the same White House Press Corps, asking the same old questions. He was the same ladies' man in a jam, just a different setting. Which of course happened to another cat some years ago: Shaft in Africa (1973). Ass-whoopin', crime solvin' and woman gettin' brought to you by the "black private dick who's a sex machine with all the chicks" -- or so the song says. Can you dig it? OK, so it's no original Shaft, but it's still the man vs. The Man -- so check...
...could scarcely have done worse. The military jury came back with a verdict of not guilty on 18 of 19 counts and found McKinney guilty on only one charge, of obstructing justice (leaving him in the curious position of being convicted of trying to coach a witness about a crime he says he didn't commit). A white male Army officer groaned, "We've managed to tick off both women and minorities...
Perhaps if we ignored Clinton's dalliances and instead concentrated on crime, education and health--the important issues--we could all grow up. AARON LUMLEY Dartmouth, England...
...should be proud of President Clinton and his many accomplishments in trying to keep the world at peace. He has supervised the best economy in decades and tried to reduce crime, cut welfare rolls, curb unemployment and improve education. Shame on those who have made his time in office unbearable! MARGOT HOYLEN Deming...