He's tuned in

The recent front-page article about Sen. Rick Santorum's book was enlightening ("Santorum's Book Urges More Moms Stay Home," July 6). Many appropriate passages were highlighted that crystallized Santorum's message. And expected rebuttal from Democratic sources was also referenced.

What was conspicuously absent, however (and I wasn't surprised by this), was any kind of supporting viewpoint from like-minded individuals. It's sad that a perfectly good summary of the senator's book had to contain more left-wing, biased reporting.

The final quote mentions that Santorum proves with this book that he is "out of step with the mainstream."

Perhaps Democratic spokesman Phil Singer lives in a different America than I do because I seem to remember that a majority of voters who participated in the past election voted for the conservative platform that Santorum represents.

Is it possible that Santorum's views that parents staying at home with their children, a given from the dawn of recorded history until the 1960s, could be a mainstream thought again? How about some balanced reporting to illustrate that this may be possible?

Oh, but then it wouldn't have been front-page news, I suppose...

JOE TOMLIN
Peters

I appreciate Rick Santorum's moral advocacy for American families. And I wholeheartedly agree that many of us do earn more than we actually need, contributing to the global imbalance in copious rapacity.

However, I think it is important to note the overwhelming research in support of the prominent role of fathers in the lives of their children.

At one point, it was more imperative to send a father out into the back-breaking, steel-pouring world of American industry. That not longer being the case, I think it is time to advocate for more stay-at-home fathers.

I believe that Mr. Santorum should lead the way in this because if he does, he may find himself to be an advocate for public-school reform, rather than home-schooling, after several months.

CASSANDRA SMILEY
Richland

So let me get this straight: Rick Santorum's new book advocates individual responsibility, encourages parents to spend more time with their children and criticizes divorce ("Santorum's Book Urges More Moms Stay Home, July 6).

And this is controversial and out-of-step with the mainstream? Do the Democrats who say this have any connection whatsoever to reality?

TIM HANNAN
South Fayette