LETTERS TO L.A. LIFE : WHEN LAUREN HUTTON AND REP. JAMES ROGAN COLLIDE.

I had hoped that the spokesperson for the National Campaign for Women would have represented women voters more intelligently on ``Politically Incorrect'' last week.

Maybe Lauren Hutton knows Congressman James Rogan's reputation. The way that she immediately attacked him with cliches and profanity makes me think that she was worried she may have to debate the former prosecutor and judge on something he may know something about: His opinion that Bill Clinton is not above the law.

Hutton is a classic knee-jerk liberal: Her unfounded attacks proved that she could not intelligently discuss any topic that makes her justify her often unexplained liberalism.

Please, Lauren, if you are going to act as a representative of women voters, be prepared to carry on an adult discussion.

Albert Abkarian

- Glendale

I am a woman who is embarrassed by the remarks of Lauren Hutton on ``Politically Incorrect.''

It is too bad that another woman has agreed to defend Bill Clinton because the liberal agenda is threatened. Women should be ashamed of themselves for going to bat for a man who has devalued our country's morality by lying, cheating and stealing his way into the White House.

The Campaign for Women certainly does not represent me, and I certainly do not want its help. I myself do not like the idea of being used by a career politician.

Julie Yousefian

- Glendale

Denver's songs brought sunshine to painful times

There is no way I'll ever be able to fully express the impact of John Denver on my existence. His music is literally the soundtrack of my life. His songs bring back warm memories and help me through tough times.

I remember my parents reconciling after a fight. My father had timed ``Sunshine on my Shoulders'' to be playing when my mom came home from work. It was the first time in my life I saw someone crying because they were so happy.

Those who made fun of his music and attitude obviously have never listened to ``Rocky Mountain High'' while in the forest, or heard ``Back Home Again'' after being separated from the people you love for months on end. His love songs brought me closer to the girls I loved. His spiritual songs brought me closer to God. Nothing I ever experienced in church can compare to sitting alone in the woods, listening to his music and observing the nature all around me.

John, you were a great friend to have on a cold and lonely night. And maybe it's just me, but I think the world really needs upbeat, laid back, smiling, guitar-playing, life-loving, glasses-wearing, blond songwriters.

Peace, John. And thank you.

Chuck Burgess

- Los Angeles 

Price of a book of stamps scary enough on its own

How inspiring to read that the ``not so pretty boys'' and ``geniuses of the horror genre'' are receiving their tribute on a postage stamp.

The likes of Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and Lon Chaney Jr. will be frightening a new generation that couldn't appreciate their efforts. I wonder if their pictures alone will cause the stamp purchasers the sleepless nights that their films caused me to experience?

Eddie Cress

- Los Angeles