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While I agree with the June 1 editorial that said, "Had Mr. Felt remained quiet, Mr. Nixon might have succeeded in one of the most serious abuses of power ever attempted by an American president," Mark Felt was no hero. He signed an oath, and his ends didn't justify the means. There were other ways he could have solved the dilemma if he suspected a coverup.
The break-in took place in the District, where
D.C. courts had jurisdiction and were independent
of the White House. Mr. Felt also could have gone to
Congress.
The true hero was Bob Woodward, who didn't let the fact that it started out as a minor break-in stop him from pursuing the story. Most important, he kept his word for 30 years. The Post and Carl Bernstein deserve kudos as well, but I can vouch personally for Mr. Woodward's integrity. He once kept a secret of mine for almost a year until I gave him permission to take it to The Post. I suggest that Mr. Woodward be given the honor of "Reporter of Outstanding Integrity."
JANE WEST
