Reagan will forever be associated with the Berlin Wall coming down and for out-spending the Soviet Union into bankruptcy, thereby "winning" the Cold War long after his record (previous) deficits are forgotten.

I wasn't a Reagan fan, largely because of those economic and his environmental policies. He said cars don't pollute. That was more than just wrong. It was childish, ignorant, and irresponsible for our nation's leader.

I feel for his family that he was afflicted with Alzheimer's. My stepfather died of it last year, and it's a dreadful thing for any family.

His 20th century legacy for the Republican Party will be just as significant as Roosevelt was for the Democrats.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.