> Hoover was a great American and a dedicated anti-marxist. <
True, Hoover was an anti-communist. He did good work there. But that’s only 1/3 of the story.
Another 1/3 is his decades-long refusal to admit that the Mafia existed. Some say Hoover was blackmailed. Others say he was just shortsighted. No matter. Either way, he completely failed in his duties in that respect.
And the last 1/3? It’s his refusal to step aside and gracefully retire. Much like those ancients in Congress, Hoover became addicted to power. Nothing to admire there.
Meanwhile he treated MLK like he was Capone...