Press Conference
Re the press conference of President Clinton and British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Feb. 6: It was disgusting to watch the members of the press attack the president by asking personal questions pertaining to the “sex scandal” in front of another head of state. It was utterly disrespectful of the American presidency and of the distinguished foreign guest, and it had nothing to do with topics discussed by the two statesmen.
It is distressing enough that the American media (with rare exceptions) have turned to yellow journalism, which was up to now the domain of the supermarket tabloids, but their actions at this press conference were truly beneath the minimum civilized behavior.
MARCEL GAWARTIN
Ladera Heights
*
Re Clinton cover-up: Sadly, it appears that too many Americans have fallen prey to a “vast, west-wing conspiracy”!
J. DEVEREAUX LEAHY
Ventura
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.
