In the Rough

To the Editors:

Your picture of Federal Reserve Chairman G. William Miller [July 17] brandishing a wood in hip-high rough may, as you say, show the "ultimate in self-confidence," but it is the ultimate of several other things as well, like dumb golf.

In his attack on inflation, one hopes Chairman Miller uses tools suited to the task better than he does on the golf course.

William E. Tinney Glenmont, N. Y.

What we need is G. William Miller for President. Let's do it!

Erik Hansen Rochester

It puzzles me how the Federal Reserve believes higher interest rates can slow inflation. Interest rates add to costs, which, in turn, contribute to higher prices. They demoralize the securities markets and shut off the flow of capital that business needs to expand capacity and increase productivity. They do not stop the growth of credit because big corporations will pay any price to get money for working capital.

Dean P. Blanchette Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

I disagree with your opinion that a tough budget-cutting policy will arouse furious opposition. So do many of my friends. We are all prepared to bite the bullet.

C. Eugene Coke Ormond Beach, Fla.

Regarding inflation, our politicians are incredibly stupid, greedy and truth-hiding. With a budget deficit of more than $52 billion, the Fed is pouring a billion play dollars into the economy each week. What else can these no-brainers expect? The solution: cut out the fat, fraud, reckless giveaway programs and psychotic spending, and the budget could be balanced.

Earl West Northfield, Ill.

The worst fallacy in dealing with inflation is similar to the mistake we made in the past with cancer. We thought cancer was one disease and it was a matter of time until the "miracle cure" was discovered. We know now that cancer is not one but countless related diseases, and there will be a variety of cures, not one cure. Inflation is also caused by countless factors, and it is a great mistake to sit back and wait for a miracle cure.

Bob G. Dickie La-Selva Beach, Calif.

Suggested Swaps

When is President Carter going to recall our irresponsible U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young [July 24]? If Young is so interested in political prisoners, I propose that he make a list of those he considers American political prisoners and arrange a swap with the Soviet Union.

John Shannon Forest Park, Ill.

Andrew Young has been a useful buffer for the Democrats, enabling them to divert minority criticism. It is, however, a luxury we should no longer tolerate. We need professionals in Government, not babbling dolts who forget that they are the spokesmen for the nation.

Kathleen Dwyer Mountain Lakes, N.J.

If the U.S. had political prisoners. Andrew Young would be one.

David Grover Gallon, Ohio

Let's Hear It for the Stones

I went to the Rolling Stones [July 17] concert in Chicago with some anxiety. What if Jagger refused to strut and come on sexually? Suppose Keith Richard arrived clean-shaven and shirt buttoned?

Happily I needn't have worried. The Stones are still the most professional and spectacular rock band in the world, and their new album, Some Girls, proves it. So what if they don't suffer as they did 15 years ago? The name of the band is not Mick of Assisi and the Rolling Saints, you know.

Sigrid Stottrup Decatur, Ill.

Like a Ghost

Like Dickens' Ghost of Christmas Past, Richard Nixon [July 17] has returned to the public arena to haunt us. My contempt for Nixon has dissipated. He is a pathetic, flawed character. My disdain is reserved for the boobs, yahoos and Neanderthals of Leslie County, Ky., who yelled and whooped and hailed Nixon as if he were a conquering hero.

Larry Bauer Cleveland

Truly, the citizens of Hyden, Ky., must live in a time warp. No other phenomenon would excuse this example of blindness and deafness to the real political and historical world of July 1978.

Marianne Jordan Ann Arbor, Mich.

There never was a "new Nixon." There has only been one Nixon: courageous, unpredictable, honorable and ever so gloriously human. The glory days of Nixon demonology are coming to a close, so enjoy the sweet hatred while it lasts. The future is ours.

Theodore S. Wills Washington, D.C.

We've forgotten what thousands died for in World War II and the wasted young lives in Southeast Asia, so why not forget Watergate too? Welcome back, R.M.N.

George G. Miner Rice Lake, Wis.

The Nixon resurgence is easily understood. The man represents everything we have come to expect from our politicians and more: duplicity, mendacity, avariciousness, venality and clumsiness.

Eric D. Kohler St. Louis

Clash of Ideas

Count me among the editors who were not amused by Thomas Griffith's snide remark in his report on Washington columnists [July 10], that "with an avoidance of judgment that they call being open-minded, editors now seek for their pages a 'broad spectrum' of attitudes."

The avoidance of judgment comes when an editor selects only Op-Ed columnists who share the philosophies expressed on his editorial page. This attempt at monolithism disserves both the newspaper and its readers, especially when--as is increasingly true--the newspaper has little or no local competition.

I feel morally obligated to offer our readers the widest possible spectrum of Op-Ed opinions. How else is the clash of ideas so vital to public discussion and an informed electorate to occur?

Jim Hampton, Editor The Miami Herald Miami

Paths to Equality

In a case of "reverse discrimination" similar to the Bakke case [July 10]--the Untouchables' being given opportunities in jobs and universities--the Supreme Court in India ruled in 1975: "The concept of equality is that if persons are dissimilarly placed, they cannot be made equal by having the same treatment." I am a Brahman, and I agree with that decision and consequently disagree with the remarks of Justice Lewis Powell that "the guarantee of equal protection cannot mean one thing when applied to one individual and something else when applied to a person of another color."

Sudhir M. Lotlikar Rochester, Mich.

No Respect

In your story on Prince Charles, "The Man Who Will Be King" [May 15], you recalled the strong prejudices the Duke of Windsor held for men of color by contrast with the liberal attitude of the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Prince of Wales.

You said: "Sir Etienne Dupuch, owner and editor of the Tribune [the most influential newspaper in the Bahamas], had called at Government House to tender his respects. Windsor, who was standing just outside the main gate, dismissed Dupuch with the withering comment: 'Colored people to the tradesmen's entrance.' " TIME cites this as an example of the duke's treatment of colored Bahamians.

At no time during the Duke of Windsor's governorship of the Bahamas did I call on him at Government House to pay my respects. It is true, however, that the duke had no time for people of color. And he did not hesitate to show his feelings in words and deeds.

Etienne Dupuch Nassau

Free to Serve

What lamentable arrogance and condescension are displayed by Andrew Greeley in his item on celibacy [July 10]. Catholic priests may be freer to serve their people than married Protestant ministers, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they make themselves more available to their people. Having had dealings with both married Protestant ministers and Catholic priests, I would rather seek help from the former than the latter.

(Mrs.) Phyllis Connors London, Ont.

I had been wondering what ever happened to the church I used to know. According to Father Greeley, it is being held together by mitered pinheads.

Maurice V. Moriarty Inglewood, Calif.

It is often said of Andrew Greeley that he never had an unpublished thought. That's too bad.

Thomas Morrette Tarrytown, N. Y.

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