Gay Vote

Susan Carpenter McMillan is wrong (“Character Allows Compromise,” Commentary, Aug. 8). Gays don’t go mute and ignore President Clinton’s broken promises because we hope when reelected he will promote an agenda of same-sex marriages and an open military (he may be spineless, but he never flip-flops on a flip-flop).

We go mute and ignore his broken promises and will vote for his reelection because we know the courts are our best hope for equal treatment, and have been historically. Clinton’s judicial appointments have done more for gay and lesbian equality than Bob Dole or his appointees would ever do.

STEVE WAYLAND

Los Angeles