The Wrong Man for the U.N. Job

Re “Debate Starts on Bolton’s Nomination,” May 26: The debate about John Bolton’s nomination as U.S. ambassador to the U.N. boils down to our security as Americans. Bolton has a dangerous disregard for how intelligence is used and a track record of pushing his own agenda over the facts. This way of doing business puts Americans in harm’s way. We are told that he will be kept on a short leash if appointed, probably because he is not trusted even at the State Department, where he worked for many years. But why should our ambassador to the U.N. need to be supervised in this way?

Dozens of Republicans and Democrats have come out against Bolton’s nomination, including individuals who have worked with him in this administration. The American people want someone who is both diplomatic and trustworthy.

Now, it is up to the full Senate to put politics aside for the sake of the security of the American people, and defeat the nomination of Bolton. He’s the wrong man for the job, and we can do better

Tim Nordholm

Santa Barbara

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Some have not known what to call the Bush administration’s support for Bolton becoming our ambassador to the U.N. But it’s obvious -- it’s the “Leave No Bully Behind” campaign.

Lon M. Burns

Manhattan Beach