Votes of support for McGovern

Re “Get it straight, Mr. Cheney,” Opinion, April 24

Thank you, George McGovern, for reminding me why I voted for you in 1972. As a Vietnam War veteran, I am appalled at how the Bush administration has conducted the war in Iraq.

I am a firm believer in the old saying, “Our colors never run,” but I sincerely believe that the colors on Vice President Dick Cheney’s back have been running since the day he decided to obtain a deferment rather than fight for his country.

It is time for him to step aside, just like Richard Nixon’s vice president, Spiro T. Agnew, did, and let saner heads take over the job of guiding this great country and starting to repair the damage done by this arrogant administration.

ALBERT MIRANDA

Rancho Santa Margarita

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McGovern eloquently spells out much of what is wrong with the administration. I fear, however, that even mainstream voices such as McGovern’s and a growing list of others will not influence the White House. President Bush and Cheney have shown time and again a frightening unwillingness to change, or even to acknowledge their mistakes.

Imagine how much better shape we’d be in if the White House were occupied by a different George. I’ll offer this campaign slogan: “McGovern in 2008!”

AARON LEVINSON

Woodland Hills

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I voted for Nixon in the 1972 election and for Bush twice. Apparently I didn’t learn the first time around. In retrospect, I wish I could rewrite those votes.

McGovern is an honorable man. I expect to cast my vote more carefully in the future.

RICK BUSHNELL

Pasadena

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McGovern has put in print what I have not been able to articulate without emotional overtones.

Now, will the House and Senate have the courage to act on his recommendation for impeachment?

MAUREEN KENNEY

Caliente, Calif.