Letters.--Re John J. Miller's article "The Awful Specter of Yet Another Term" (Sept. 1): Most Pennsylvania Republicans recognize that Congressman Pat Toomey's candidacy would likely turn a safe Republican seat over to the Democrats. Pennsylvania recently elected a Democrat as governor by a wide margin. Mr. Toomey's campaign may cause Senator Specter to so identify himself with President Bush as to put Specter at risk against a vigorous Democratic opponent. Robert E. Field Lancaster, Pa. --Arlen Specter's negatives could have filled the entire issue. A fact not noted is that after the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill controversy, when Specter was in his next general-election race, he pandered to the Left and the feminists, denouncing his support of Thomas and apologizing for it. That's his M.O.: do a few things right every six years to secure renomination, then turn left for reelection re·e·lect also re-e·lect tr.v. re·e·lect·ed, re·e·lect·ing, re·e·lects To elect again. re . Many Pennsylvanians are prepared to vote for "anyone but Specter." Congressman Pat Toomey Patrick Joseph "Pat" Toomey (born November 17, 1961 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a United States politician. He was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, representing Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district from 1999 to January 2005. has talent, ability, and integrity, so we can take pride in voting for him instead of just registering protest votes. Albert H. Bienstock Camp Hill, Pa. --Anthony Daniels's article "Big Men, Big Corruption" (Aug. 11) incompletely describes the political reality on the African continent. Mr. Daniels makes no mention of the chronic tensions precipitated by the often violent incursions of radical Muslim forces into territories, from Sudan to Nigeria, with significant Christian populations. Missionaries, if not the press, report that religious warfare is a major factor in African political/cultural/economic turmoil. We must not ignore this basic reality. J. Thomas Whetstone whetstone, natural or manufactured stone used as an abrasive solid to sharpen tools. It is used dry, with water, or with oil. Such a stone of the finer grade used with oil is usually called an oilstone. Arden, N.C. --In the July 28 issue, both Ramesh Ponnuru Ramesh Ponnuru (born August 16, 1974) is a Washington, D.C.-based Indian American columnist and a senior editor for National Review magazine. He has also written for several other newspapers and publications, including The Weekly Standard, Policy Review ("Coming Out Ahead") and Gerard V. Bradley ("Stand and Fight") use the term "gay marriage" in their articles. This is an oxymoron. Use terms such as "gay relationship" or "gay union," but please don't misuse the word "marriage." We have few enough words left that represent important values. Alan B. Williams Augusta, Ga. --Conservatives should perhaps welcome Harvey Milk High School Harvey Milk High School is a high school designed to be a safe space for students regardless of sexual orientation. The school is located in the East Village of New York City, and named after Harvey Milk, the first openly gay supervisor of San Francisco, California, who was (The Week, Sept. 1). Finally, a high school that will have no problems with teenage pregnancy teenage pregnancy Adolescent pregnancy, teen pregnancy Social medicine Pregnancy by a ♀, age 13 to 19; TP is usually understood to occur in a ♀ who has not completed her core education–secondary school, has few or no marketable skills, is ! Denise Noe Atlanta, Ga. --National Review encourages letters to the editor. Letters should be submitted by e-mail to letters@nationalreview.com or by fax to (212) 849-2835 or by mail to Letters Editor, National Review , 215 Lexington Avenue, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , N.Y. 10016. Please include your full name, address, and daytime Daytime may refer to:
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