THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Saturday, October 22, 1994 TAG: 9410220005
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A14 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Medium: 77 lines
My, oh my - how sanctimonious these Ollie North haters are! ``He accepted a gratuity'' (security system for his family, which was in deadly peril). ``He lied'' (to Congress) and ``has no regard for law.''
I say that Ollie acted on his ideals. He deliberately put his career and his life in jeopardy to fight a great evil and a great danger to our country.
There's the rub! At least partly because of Ollie, communists no longer have the power they used to have in Nicaragua - unforgivable!
Ollie is only one man - he can and will improve the moral tone of Congress - and he will (note this well) do his best to represent the best interest of the American people, instead of his own.
As for the sanctity of law - what law? Today law is used as a weapon - by Congress and the judiciary and to further their personal ideology, twisted and turned any way they like. Even on the Supreme Court!
Go, Ollie, go!
RONALD E. ROCKWELL JR.
Accomac, Oct. 16, 1994
With leftist ideology having failed and crumbled around the world, and the American people waking up to the fact that they have been seduced by this same perversion over the past 30 years, the liberals are in a panic. They must destroy the ``enemy,'' and Ollie is the ``enemy'' - visible and threatening.
We have the opportunity, even a sacred trust and a duty, to set things right. Vote for Ollie, a patriot and a hero who keeps his commitments, even ``under fire.'' Ideology is what this election is about.
JAMES E. MUNFORD JR.
Virginia Beach, Oct. 18, 1994
Chuck Robb, referring to his tough stance on entitlements, says he would ``take food out of the mouths of widows and orphans.'' That is amazing, since Robb represents a state comprised of many military and federal retirees.
Robb does not represent his constituents or seem concerned about their retirement income. If you receive Social Security or a federal pension - military or civilian - Robb is a threat to your future.
What has Chuck Robb done for Virginia? He has done nothing to protect the Virginia economy from the Clinton agenda.
If Sen. Robb is re-elected, brace yourself for more base closings, more service-industry jobs. Robb and Clinton will mandate small business out of Virginia and America.
I will vote for Ollie North. He will fight the failed policies of the Clinton/Robb administration. He will fight for Virginia. I cannot afford six more years of Sen. Robb. Can you?
YVONNE L. JONES
Portsmouth, Oct. 12, 1994
Conservative Americans are in a civil war over ideologies and constitutional rights.
We need a True American Hero to lead the charge, someone who has a proven track record of defending our Constitution, someone who can also defend our traditional family values, and work toward reversing the damaging effects of unchecked liberalism that are so apparent everywhere in society.
Our conservative advocate is Oliver North. A man of moral courage and leadership not often seen in politics. A true public servant who can't be bought, won't back down, won't betray us and knows what an oath to defend means.
PAUL STOECKER
Chesapeake, Oct. 11, 1994
Back in 1992, when Bill Clinton was running for president, the Democrats made a point that character didn't matter. What really mattered was what the candidate would do once he went to Washington.
I couldn't agree more. That is why I'm voting for Oliver North.
LAUREL JEFFERSON
Virginia Beach, Oct. 18, 1994 by CNB