Leona Helmsley

Leona Helmsley, hotel queen, probably got what she deserves (“Hotel ‘Queen’ Helmsley Convicted of Tax Fraud,” Part I, Aug. 31). As they say: “She got her comeuppance.” Now if Uncle Sam can collect from all the other “tax cheaters” perhaps our large national debt can be made to look more respectable. Should we say about $85 billion more respectable?

MONROE RUBINGER

Beverly Hills