LETTER: Respect accorded to Bush regardless of party
If you happened to see any of the coverage of George H.W. Bush’s funeral, your party affiliation wouldn’t matter.
You would have seen the respect and honor shown to a person who treated the job of president of the United States with the dignity and integrity it deserves, regardless of party. You would have heard about the concern shown for all Americans, regardless of party. You would have heard about a true patriot who served his country as a warrior and a politician for nearly his entire life. You would have heard about a man who cared about all people, family and all Americans, regardless of party.
You didn’t hear about stains on dresses and payments for hush money made to porn professionals from America’s house. You didn’t hear about a bad ankle keeping you from the service of your country. You didn’t hear childish names used toward anybody who didn’t agree with you. And when it was over, you would have to sit for a while and ponder, as all who care for this country do, what else will the current president do now to disrespect the office he holds and embarrass Americans around the world?
Ralph George
Washington