Henry Eckstein is entitled to believe that “Seinfeld” was about “nothing,” if he so chooses (Voice, May 19). But to say that President Clinton is also popular because he stands for “nothing” simply won’t wash.
Granted that Bill Clinton has not been as aggressive in pursuing some of his goals as one might wish, but hardly a day goes by that he fails to take one stand or another. What president has taken a stronger stand against the sale of tobacco to minors? Who cut off aid to one of our oldest allies, India, when it conducted a nuclear test? Who refuses to give the comforting assurance that all is well with Social Security? All this within the last week or so.
A flawed president, yes; but Henry Eckstein needs a far different sample of a “do nothing” president.
