To the Editor:
Re “Rubio and Trump Erupt in Shouts at Angry Debate” (front page, Feb. 26):
Can what occurred be called a debate? With the myriad issues facing this country and the world, one would think that a good, healthy debate on the issues would be welcome. Instead, what transpired was another evening of personal insults and the stretching of the truth: little policy, few ideas and a lack of civility from the three leading candidates.
What counted was only who won the insult race.
This “debate” showed no respect toward the American public and the good people from other countries and cultures who live, work and raise their families here. In addition, this incivility and the empty words were sadly perpetrated and encouraged by the media. This country deserves better.
SUSANNE STRENZ-THIBAULT
Orleans, Mass.
Note from KBJ: The letter writer must never have seen or heard Barack Obama, whose incivility knows no bounds. He is incapable of stating an opponent's argument fairly; he refuses to negotiate or compromise; he sides with black people whenever they have a conflict with a white person (even when he doesn't know the facts); he views the Constitution as something to be ignored or evaded rather than respected; he spews "empty words" (remember "hope and change"?); he ignores the will of the American people (ObamaCare); and, worst of all, he presumes to speak for Americans ("that's not who we are"). Can you say "worst president ever"? I'm counting the days until this thug leaves office.
