Slings and Arrows in the 40th Congressional District Race
Re Rosenberg vs. Badham in 40th Congressional District:
Nathan Rosenberg can attack Rep. Robert E. Badham. The voters will decide whom to believe and vote accordingly.
Rosenberg can attack Thomas A. Fuentes. The county GOP chairman is fully capable of defending himself.
But Rosenberg goes too far when he impugns the integrity of the late Ronald W. Caspers. Supervisor Caspers loved south coast Orange County and served the area with distinction. He and two of his sons died in a tragic boating accident just after he was reelected in 1974. Ron was a self-made millionaire and had no need, much less desire, to gain personally from his public service.
Young Rosenberg’s lack of respect for his elders, particularly those unable to defend themselves, does not speak well of his own integrity. Nathan, you owe Ron Caspers and his surviving family members an apology.
RANDY SMITH
Irvine
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