To the editor: Typically, we’re blessed to have a pacesetter of whom we are able to say that voting for her or him made us proud. Former President Jimmy Carter was such a person. (“Jimmy Carter, nation’s 39th president who became influential human rights advocate, dies,” Dec. 29)
He was the primary president I voted for. On the time, I used to be hopeful that our nationwide trial of the Watergate scandal would come to an finish.
What I didn’t recognize throughout his presidency was that he was a person guided by his love for God and his true devotion and dedication to mankind.
I pray that our nation will regain its devotion to creating this a greater place for all and never only a few. To take action can be a long-lasting tribute to a person who did this on daily basis and believed within the higher angels of our nature.
Micki Wooden, Fullerton
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To the editor: I met former Carter when he was the comparatively unknown governor of Georgia. The Los Angeles-headquartered enterprise the place I labored had acquired an architectural agency in Atlanta. The top of that firm prompt that our agency’s president and I, the vp of public relations, meet the Georgia governor.
I used to be instantly struck by Carter’s heat character and the questions he requested, which confirmed his intelligence. As we left the governor’s workplace, I prompt to his aide that Carter ought to run for president. His aide responded in his Southern accent, “He’s a thinkin’ of that.”
That Carter did run for the very best workplace and made a robust mark as president was all the time a private pleasure to me. And for all he achieved after his presidency, we’ll all miss him.
Martin A. Brower, Corona del Mar
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To the editor: How will we keep in mind our thirty ninth president? I hope Individuals will give this high-quality man the respect and the love he clearly deserves.
In accordance with the newest surveys of historians, Carter ranks in the course of the 45 individuals who have been president. Simply above Carter is one other Southerner, Andrew Jackson.
As I mirror on his legacy, some questions happen to me: Had he served two full phrases as president, would Carter have lived so lengthy? Might he presumably have been in a position to carry out such extraordinary good works for the individuals of the world?
And, will there ever be one other president who genuinely displays such a deep religion in God, humanity and within the goodness of the American individuals?
John Ashbaugh, San Luis Obispo
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To the editor: I’ve admired Carter for years, impressed by his unflagging vitality and dedication to worldwide service. However it’s placing to examine his life after which ponder the president-elect. Might any two males be extra completely different from each other?
One man cared concerning the individuals of the world and their welfare and did precise work to assist enhance the lot of many; he really labored together with his thoughts and palms to propel his beliefs ahead. The opposite spends his time creating nervousness and concern amongst a variety of individuals all around the entire world.
One was married to the identical spouse for 77 years. The opposite has been married 3 times and is an alleged philanderer.
One is the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize as a result of he earned it. The opposite is desirous of that prize however not prepared to place within the labor to obtain it.
Let’s be grateful that our youngsters and grandchildren have a job mannequin like Carter and somebody who places the incoming president in perspective — that he’s not a traditional president.
Linda Taylor, Santa Barbara
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To the editor: Regardless of the setbacks he confronted whereas in workplace, such because the Iranian hostage disaster and excessive inflation, Carter’s file of accomplishments included a number of positives — not the least of which was overseeing the creation of 10 million new jobs.
However the crown jewel in his 4 years as president most actually was the Camp David summit with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Start. After almost two weeks of talks, the photograph of their three-way handshake on the White Home nonetheless reminds us that peace between warring nations is feasible within the Center East.
A lot has been written concerning the partnership between Carter and his spouse, Rosalynn. What isn’t extensively identified is that it was the primary woman who prompt to the president that he invite Sadat and Start to Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland. Had the previous president listened to his employees as a substitute of his spouse, I dare say the summit by no means would have occurred.
Mr. President, you confirmed us a agency handshake will be simply as highly effective as a bomb. Relaxation in peace — your job right here is completed.
Denny Freidenrich, Laguna Seaside
