An Open Letter to Jimmy Carter
The following is written less to express any opinion on the merits of the Iraq War, but more as a commentary on the role of past Presidents. As our past Presidents are elected earlier and live longer, it is my opinion that they should confine their activities to philathropic activities and leave the running of the country to the current President. It does this country no good at all to have former Presidents cutting at the knees of a current sitting President, or forming shadow governments going about the world independently proposing foreign policy. Both Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, especially this past week on ABC news, have chosen to take that path. It is damaging to the country. The political process of those currently holding office or currently aspiring to office gives more than sufficient space for important and necessary debate. Office of Jimmy Carter The Carter Center One Copenhill Atlanta, GA 30307 RE: Comments on ABC News Dear Mr. Carter: Your criticisms of the current adm...