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Clyde Hill, Wash.
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There's been quite a bit of speculation about the alleged outing of CIA operative Valerie Plame. Many theories involve now-Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove and other members of the White House staff.
Fans of Mr. Rove and the administration will find reasons for dismissing any true wrongdoing, but the business of retaliating against political foes is nothing new. It's a Washington tradition.
In many corners people revere the Machiavellian skills of Mr. Rove and company, and their mastery does display unparalleled brilliance. But what I find frustrating is that that brilliance is so misplaced.
Why not focus it on fighting terrorism and sorting out the maddening problems in Iraq rather than on winning elections and smearing opponents?
Maybe it's not too late for these great minds to put their abilities to better use.
DAVID AARON FREED
Encino, Calif.
