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

DATE: Thursday, December 7, 1995             TAG: 9512070007
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A16  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   28 lines

EDITORIAL MADE SENSE

``A faulty strategy'' (editorial, Nov. 14) was such juicy reading - well-balanced, nonpartisan, economically sound and written in language that ordinary people can understand.

I taught classes in government for 35 years in the public school, and I used the language of economics to described the ``business cycle,'' ``balanced budgets'' and deficits, so I am aware of how difficult it is to tell that to the general public. Your clarity, conciseness, research and language were superb. Bravo! for your writing skills and service to our many communities. I have been a life subscriber to The Virginian-Pilot, and I can appreciate well-written editorials.

CHARLES H. BOWENS II

Pastor

New Testament Church

Portsmouth, Nov. 15, 1995 by CNB