Comic Jabs in Poor Taste

Steve Hammel’s commentary on the vicious nature of current political humor hits the nail on the head. Humor once considered too gross or “blue” for network TV is now freely directed at President Clinton and his character, not to mention that of Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. In particular, nightly references by David Letterman to the president’s sexual, eating and personal habits frequently cross the line of decency.

If we are to expect politicians to clean up their acts regarding “dirty” campaigns, maybe we ought to start with our political humor. After all, why would any child want to grow up to be president if what they can expect is to be caricatured as a fat, man/woman-chasing object of fun.

JULIE T. BYERS

Temple City