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...Russia might be metamorphosing from Stalinist communism into something milder, but the leadership is still draconian. People with dissenting views have disappeared and died on Putin's watch. You say your selection is not an endorsement, but it has that effect. Gary Clark, Lake Stevens, Wash...
...could Putin be Person of the Year in anyone's book? All he's doing is fronting a restyled, repackaged communism characterized by the criminalization of dissent. His political feats of derring-do are irrelevant. Peter Lomtevas, New York City...
...Zdrovia! Let's drink a toast to your selection of Putin. You provided an accurate perspective that is a must-read for all Americans. We need to know more about people such as Putin and runner-up Hu Jintao, since Russia and China will be our most formidable partners (not adversaries) in the 21st century. We must learn to be equals, to develop a healthy respect for them and be respected by them. Robert Schieck, Antioch...
...With its enormous natural resources and energy wealth, Russia is poised to be the dominant country of the 21st century. Before the surge in oil and gas prices, we all thought China would take that role away from the U.S. Now, with Putin's stabilizing hand, we know it could turn out differently. David O. Hill, Memphis, Tenn...
...extremely pleased to see that you chose Putin as Person of the Year. The fact that he is unlike his predecessors Boris Yeltsin and Mikhail Gorbachev has proved positive for him. Putin is a leader who conveys the firmness of an unshakable persona. He has been successful in gaining economic prosperity for Russia and reviving it as a superpower. Putin does his best to keep friends with the U.S. while simultaneously checking its global policing activities. As long as Putin is around, he will have a much greater role to play in international affairs, and Russia is sure...