Word: stengel
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...South African who lived through the miracle birth of the "Rainbow Nation," I too revere and cherish Mandela. However, I find Richard Stengel's assertion that "in London on June 25 ... he rose to condemn the savagery of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe" astounding. His "condemnation" amounted to four words: "tragic failure of leadership" - a meek scolding indeed from the world's greatest moral leader. How different things might have been if Mandela, years ago, had put politics aside and stood up to lead the world in fierce condemnation of Mugabe's brutal regime. Mandela's courage and presence brought democracy...
...Richard Stengel, MANAGING EDITOR...
...Richard Stengel's "The New Patriotism" was helpful in understanding the theme of this presidential election [July 14]. Upholding American ideals makes us better citizens, but candidates tend to look for hot buttons to create fear. Dissent isn't unpatriotic. We need a definition of patriotism that recognizes our nation's proud heritage but also how much better we can be. Steven A. Ludsin, EAST HAMPTON...
...only quarrel with your Twain story is with Rick Stengel's comment that Twain is the godfather of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. Twain may be their godfather, but there is no doubt in my mind that he should be considered more a legitimate father of George Carlin and Bill Maher. Alice A. Grimes, WATERTOWN, MASS...
...Richard Stengel, MANAGING EDITOR