To the editor:
On Dec. 5, the world watched the state funeral for President George H.W. Bush. The differences between him and our current president, Donald Trump, were very apparent to all.
Bush honored the presidency by valuing honesty, integrity and compromise for the common good. He put family first and gave unconditional love despite challenges he faced, as we all do. Brian Mulroney, the Canadian prime minister during Bush’s term, spoke on behalf of international leaders who regarded the president as a decent man committed to making the world a better place.
The love for this man could be seen by his many friends, especially former Secretary of State James Baker, who sobbed uncontrollably as he sat in the audience. President George W. Bush’s grief consumed him as he spoke of his most remarkable father.
Contrast this with our 45th president, who was the pariah in the room. May the message of kindness, gentleness and character delivered at the funeral cause us to reestablish those as values our country holds dear.
Barbara Gunther, Irvine
