Letter: Most people respect Clinton

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001 | 9:56 a.m.

I fail to understand how different groups of individuals have such divergent and radical views of Bill Clinton and his accomplishments as president of the United States.

Polls taken throughout the world continue to rate him as the most admired man alive today. He is viewed as a peacemaker and the leader of the world. People like former King Hussein of Jordan, Nelson Mandela of South Africa and other world leaders admire and respect him. Polls in the United States are still giving him higher approval ratings than any two-term president. The economy of this nation has never fared this well over an eight-year period. His track record speaks for itself.

But there are still those among us, namely the conservative right -- who would have him strung up and quartered if they could. They are still screaming loudly to have him tried for a personal event that was orchestrated by entrapment by the special prosecutor.

Only people of small minds will join them in condemnation of Clinton and his record as president. The majority of the people are on record as saying he has been one of the greatest presidents of our time.

RAYMOND HARBERT