Readers Write: Sept. 15

Hillary’s forgetfulness is doubtful

The news on Hillary Clinton is absolutely astounding. Just when I think I have heard it all, I am taken aback by a new revelation. When the FBI investigative findings were published, the fact that she didn’t know that “C” meant confidential or classified material was absolutely ludicrous. One would assume that being in politics for 25 years, including senator, and Secretary of State, anyone would have known that. Now, we hear that she can’t recall being briefed on classified material. She made that statement 29 times. If she becomes president, could she forget important information that she alone is privy to? Now we hear that two of her aides broke her cell phones with a hammer. Sure makes you wonder why they would have done that. I hope that voters will think before they push the button. Her presidency could be the end of America as we know it.

JOYCE LYLE, JONESBORO

Clinton, Trump comparisons unfair

In many cases, the numerous and seemingly never-ending investigations of Hillary and Bill Clinton have been appropriate. In many cases, they have been fatuous exercises to satisfy the incessant appetite by Congressional Republicans for grandstanding without accomplishing anything else.

In stark contrast, we have nothing on Donald Trump but what an intrepid investigative reporter can occasionally unearth. He won’t release his tax returns. We know little about his business dealings around the world. All we know about his health is a letter from an unknown physician that Trump himself might have written.

It is unfair to compare what is known about Hilary Clinton with all that is unknown about Donald Trump as if Trump boasts a clean slate while Clinton’s is muddied.

BARBARA M. MORGAN, COVINGTON