Clinton's honeymoon

Regarding the Opinion page column "Zoe in the Year of the Saxophone," Jan. 27: The need for ethics reform is appropriate in more ways than one. Notwithstanding, President Clinton will continue to improve upon the phrase "outside noisy, inside empty." This is because our new president's value system is flawed.

Examples include his actions to avoid the draft; his actions via demonstrations against the United States in foreign countries during the Vietnam War; his knowledge of Zoe Baird's illegal actions and continued support of her appointment. The required reform and healing must begin at the very top. Michael Garvey, Libertyville, Ill.

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