Soul in Politics
Re “Gazing at One’s Navel, Politically,” Commentary, Sept. 3:
le Marlene Adler Marks’ article decries the current preoccupation with the soul (we weren’t aware there was one) in the political arena.
We, on the other hand, are delighted. In our view, the soul represents the good, the true and the beautiful. If our nation is, indeed, looking for that in politics, we cry “Huzzah!”
Marks questions the suitability of the soul in politics. Doesn’t integrity belong in politics? Harmlessness? Dedication to the greater good? These are soul qualities and certainly couldn’t hurt politics.
We cannot agree with her that “in the world of commerce and politics, the true virtue is getting the job done.” The true virtue would be in getting the job done with integrity and civility while serving the needs of the people.
Yea, soul!
JULIE FORD-MALONEY
Huntington Beach
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