Stephen Jupe- Let’s Make America Reputable Again - Letter to the Editor

The rest of the world has been mystified, stunned, demoralized, and above all confused by our country over the last four years. The nation that had the highest reputation as a world leader for ‘fair play’, honesty, decency. grace, charity, and democratic government had suddenly slipped seismically. The model republic for the free world was no longer in any way admirable or trustworthy. Other nations quickly learned that our government lacked courtesy, politeness, good manners, civility, respect, consideration, thoughtfulness, tact, and diplomacy.

A recent publication, however, has brightened these days of political expediency, viciousness, and its suffocating moral vacuum. Several major news outlets from both left and right sides of the political spectrum mentioned the following letter, written in long hand by George H.W. Bush to Bill Clinton. President Bush, a Republican, wrote it after President Clinton, a Democrat, had won the Presidency. It clearly shows a staunch belief in fair play and democracy by Republican Bush. It demonstrates good grace. It is a wonderful example of the ‘American Way’ with an obvious belief in the smooth transition of power from one regime to another, peacefully and honestly.

This letter is simply amazing and is an example to the rest of the world of our true leadership. Where has that all gone now, and why?

Dear Bill,
When I walked into this office just now I felt the same sense of wonder and respect that I felt four years ago. I know you will feel that, too.
I wish you great happiness here. I never felt the loneliness some Presidents have described.
There will be very tough times, made even more difficult by criticism you may not think is fair. I’m not a very good one to give advice; but just don’t let the critics discourage you or push you off course.
You will be our President when you read this note. I wish you well. I wish your family well.
Your success now is our country’s success. I am rooting hard for you.
Good luck—
George

Earnestly,
Stephen Jupe