Thank you for the vitally important piece that outlines the attack on Curtiss Reed's dismissal [The Commons, Dec. 9]. It seems clear to me that beyond everything else, his actions consisted of a good-faith effort to uphold his post and carry out its responsibilities.
Politics all too often is a matter of mouthing meaningless platitudes meant to offend the least and placate the most. That's what's wrong with our system.
Conversely, Curtiss Reed cares deeply about the issues his post required him to confront.
Agree or disagree with him, he certainly was fully engaged in his duties when he was dismissed.