Can America be saved? (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)

I was quite disappointed to read Larry Greenley's review of Pat Buchanan's latest book The Death of tire West ("Can America Be Saved," April 8th issue of THE NEW AMERICAN). While I bought the book but still haven't read it, I've read umpteen reviews by numerous critics -- both friendly and unfriendly to Buchanan.

Instead of highlighting the flaws that may very well be in this book, TNA and all conservatives should be grateful that Pat has taken the time and effort to write this comprehensive book delineating the serious threat to America and other Western nations from excessive third-world immigration and low Western birth rates.

Death of the West is a best-seller and is in its fourth printing. Because of this book, the clarion call for immigration reform is getting a forum that otherwise wouldn't have materialized. Even liberal commentators have had Pat on their programs to discuss the book and its main points and concerns.

As far as Pat's pessimism goes, that, I think, is best answered by an old adage: "Better an optimist than a pessimist; better yet, a realist." And let's face it, considering all the facts, it doesn't look too good, but we shouldn't throw in the towel, either.

KENNETH REYNOLDS

Bronx, New York

Patrick J. Buchanan's The Death of the West sounds more like the death of his political career. It seems to have an underlying Nixonesque message: "You won't have Patrick J. Buchanan to kick around anymore.