Protective Feelings Toward Reagan
I am writing to disagree with Ellen Goodman’s evaluation of President Reagan’s acceptance by the public as being the “kindly grandfather” image.
I think it is due to the enormous illiteracy of the general public. If he makes a mistake, they do not know the difference; they do not read the papers, they do not listen to the analysts on TV.
They watch old Reagan movies, and they know that in the end, he will prove he was right, save the country, and win Nancy’s love.
If you knew your grandfather was talking nonsense, you’d try to put him straight, and certainly love the happy old gentleman, but you certainly wouldn’t want him to run the family affairs.
LORAINE STOLAROFF
Manhattan Beach
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