Ted Kaczynski

How is it possible that a man living in a cabin with no electricity, no running water, no telephone, no indoor plumbing, no TV, no means of transportation (except a bicycle), could successfully elude the combined efforts of our finest and brightest in investigative resources, for over 18 years?

These forces have at their ready the most advanced technology, with assistance ranging from the so-called “worldwide Internet,” syndicated shows such as “America’s Most Wanted” and over the years the most extensive news coverage, which has included the much-seen composite drawing of the infamous “Unabomber.”

I’m certain there’s a logical explanation. Please mail it to me!

WILMA TRACY NADEAU

Los Angeles

* In “The Ties That Bind” (Opinion, April 14), Michael Ventura describes the dilemma of David Kaczynski, who recently turned in his brother for the alleged wounding, maiming and murdering of innocent people. If he does not turn him in, knowing of his brother’s actions, more could die. If he “rats” on him, a conviction could lead to his brother’s execution. Either way, says Ventura, he is a “killer.”

A world of proper moral bearing would find the former an accomplice, and the latter a hero. At least that is what we used to call those who save lives, and God bless them for their character.

JEFF LUEKEN

West Los Angeles

* Ventura concludes about David Kaczynski, “Still, we do not trust him. No one will ever wholly trust someone who turned in his own brother. And, it is likely he will never wholly trust himself again.”

On the contrary, someone who is willing to do the right thing, regardless of personal consequences is, above all, trustworthy. Those of us who recognize character when we see it do trust David Kaczynski and thank him for his courage to do the right thing, even when it was the difficult thing.

MICHELLE PONTELL

Ontario

* Regarding the April 14 profile of Ted Kaczynski, just what in hell are “varying points on Euclidean planes and Riemann spheres”? If even one in a thousand of your readers understood this “explanation,” I’ll eat next Sunday’s paper.

ALLEN E. KAHN