Heart of the Matter

After four heart attacks and two recent heart procedures (“Pains Prompt Urgent Heart Care for Cheney,” March 6), Dick Cheney’s insistence that he continue as vice president smacks of egotism and the need to protect George W. Bush from his apparent incompetence. What could motivate a man to continue as a “point man,” other than the fear that George W. simply cannot do this job without him?

The Republicans will go to any length, including risking a life already in jeopardy, to protect this president.

LINDA S. WALTER

Los Angeles