George,

I agree with Mr. Schilling that a red X across the image of Bush was inappropriate given its extreme implications he cites in the mean streets of Los Angeles.

A single red bar sinister, however, would be most appropriate. Bill Curtis for years maintained on the door of his Court Square Tavern a small picture of a clown thus marked. It was captioned "No bozos." This exactly expresses my sentiments about "War Boy" our current President.

Hamlin A. Caldwell Jr. (electronic mail, November 29, 2004)