Iran-Contra Connection: Reagan’s Watergate?
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Hasn’t it occurred to any one of our national expert observers that in spite of what was wrong, a hostage was freed?
No one has commented on the selflessness of President Reagan’s action, but we get all kinds of holier-than-thou criticism from assorted airheads, including ex-Presidents.
The latter two had their chances and should keep out of trying to upset apple carts now, for the simple reason that they are no longer privy to top-level information.
Whatever has happened to fair-mindedness?
HANS JONGBLOED
Tustin
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