Oliver Stone and ‘JFK’: The Debate Goes On

The Stone-”JFK” bashing appearing in The Times is becoming excessive. The latest attack comes from Mathews.

After acknowledging that “JFK” has some merits, he can’t restrain himself from attacking it, saying, in effect, “Do not trust this movie.” Mathews fails to recall that the movie--in at least two places--clearly asks the audience to do just that!

Garrison, addressing his staff, says: “Let’s speculate.” Mr. X, meeting with Garrison, admonishes: “Find your own facts; make your own decision.” These weren’t subtle, but you did have to be paying attention.

Stone is to be congratulated for asking us to ask, “Why?”

STEVE LAWRENCE

Los Angeles