To the editor: I used to be unhappy to be taught that we received’t have extra of Washington columnist David Lauter’s nice writing in The Instances. (“Biggest lesson from my four decades of covering politics: Prepare to be surprised,” column, Nov. 23)
Once I noticed his work, I all the time learn it and grew to adore it. His items have been lucid, informative and good-hearted — stellar as columnist Steve Lopez’s work, however totally different.
I want Lauter an extended, joyful retirement.
Dan Flaherty, Malibu
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To the editor: Lauter might be missed. He may very well be trusted to place all of the items of the large political image in context and discover them in depth.
He was one of the best.
Glenn Pascall, Dana Level
