The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Saturday, April 15, 1995               TAG: 9504130010
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A6   EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   27 lines

LAY OFF HILLARY

I think columnist Molly Ivins is a treasure. Her wit and wisdom make some of the other columnists (mostly men) seem ponderous and mean-spirited.

Ms. Ivins' recent defense of Hillary Rodham Clinton was not only right on the mark; it was long overdue.

Will we never be satisfied? We now have a first lady who is highly educated; a professional with a long history of working for children's causes; a caring, bright, attractive woman. Because she is outspoken about her beliefs, which all good citizens should be, she is insulted by those who will never match her accomplishments.

As Molly Ivins said: ``Enough. More than enough.''

Let's honor Mrs. Clinton and be thankful that we have her caring presence in our world.

VERA STILLING

Norfolk, April 6, 1995 by CNB