Not a perfect leader

The writer of the Feb. 8 letter “Save the Children” writes that although President Donald Trump “may not be a perfect person, he is the savior of these children,” referring to victims of late-term abortions in New York and Virginia.

Without wading into the complex morality of tragic, lateterm abortions, which are extremely rare, I’d like to comment on the often-heard description of Mr. Trump as “not perfect.”

Many of the worst leaders in history can easily survive the “not perfect” test. No doubt there are less polemical examples but there were good reasons that God-fearing Germans supported Adolf Hitler. Post 1929 he helped to lift Germany out of a Depression that was even worse than that of the United States. He built much needed infrastructure — dams, railroads and the Autobahn. In connection with the war effort, he can also be credited indirectly for much scientific advancement: the Volkswagen, rocket engines and jet propulsion are three examples. Surely people said in effect, “He’s not perfect, but he’s making Germany great again”.

Back to the here and now: Mr. Trump is responsible for separating thousands of young children from their families at our southern border. I doubt they regard him as their savior and find no solace in him not being perfect. HENRY WIENS

Perry South