David
04-06-2009, 04:53 PM
Opposite viewpoints
Editor:
In response to the article (R-J, 4/6) headlined, "Why not Blumenthal?" written by Chris Powell (Managing Editor of the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut), I offer the following opinion:
It has long been well known that Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal will seek any possible opportunity to gain media coverage for himself. The most recent efforts on his part to intercede in the AIG bonus mess (created by Sen. Christopher Dodd) is another clear example of this fact. Powell lambastes Glen Beck for becoming enraged and not permitting Blumenthal to answer his questions. I suggest that Powell review the video tape and see just how many times Blumenthal was asked, "What laws were violated with the AIG bonuses?"
Blumenthal clearly could not answer that question. He continually evaded the question. In fact, as Attorney General, it is Blumenthal's job to uphold the laws as they exist, not supersede the law with the popular opinion of the day.
It's interesting how two people can view a video and have completely opposite viewpoints of its content.
JIM SIMMONS, CHESHIRE
Editor:
In response to the article (R-J, 4/6) headlined, "Why not Blumenthal?" written by Chris Powell (Managing Editor of the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, Connecticut), I offer the following opinion:
It has long been well known that Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal will seek any possible opportunity to gain media coverage for himself. The most recent efforts on his part to intercede in the AIG bonus mess (created by Sen. Christopher Dodd) is another clear example of this fact. Powell lambastes Glen Beck for becoming enraged and not permitting Blumenthal to answer his questions. I suggest that Powell review the video tape and see just how many times Blumenthal was asked, "What laws were violated with the AIG bonuses?"
Blumenthal clearly could not answer that question. He continually evaded the question. In fact, as Attorney General, it is Blumenthal's job to uphold the laws as they exist, not supersede the law with the popular opinion of the day.
It's interesting how two people can view a video and have completely opposite viewpoints of its content.
JIM SIMMONS, CHESHIRE