Nixon Friend Bebe Rebozo
Re “When Does Friendship Become Cronyism: Ask Any President,” Opinion, Jan. 5:
As a lifelong Democrat and one who never supported Richard Nixon I can say this without being labeled a “Nixon defender”: I am outraged by the naked, obvious bigotry in Martin Walker’s column.
Walker writes, “Photos of Nixon and [Bebe] Rebozo, in black business suits and sunglasses, looking as if they were heading for a Mafia funeral as they cruised in a motorboat, revealed more of Nixon’s dark soul than any number of tapes.” Now, what the hell does that mean? Rebozo, as far as I know, has never been convicted or even arrested for any crime. What in the world is wrong with him wearing a business suit and sunglasses? Why is that tantamount to --or worthy of being compared with--criminality and belonging to the Mafia?
What makes anyone think that his wearing a dark suit and sunglasses on a motorboat reveals a “dark soul”? Outrageous bigotry! Incredible and invidious prejudice!
MICHAEL THOMAS CREIGHTON
Claremont
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
