A welcome change from the horrid, ungracious piece in Der Spiegel over the weekend. And to think, since 1989 I have treasured my copy of the Spiegel special issue on German reunification. I remember staying up late, watching CNN, seeing the Wall come down live. I could sense history being made. All because of the conditions created by President Reagan. Germany has never had a better friend than the United States embodied in President Reagan.
I agree. Although he was 93, I feel sad, as if a neighbour or a friend has died.
The reports by Der Spiegel, just like those comments who called Reagans efforts "discussable", are ungrateful. Even if he stood up for all what those despise (anti-communism, liberty), there´s no reason to kick a dead man.
Even our President has expressed our sorrow about Reagans death. And, of course, Ex-Chancellor Kohl called Reagan a good friend in need. I´ll expect him to attend Fridays funeral. Both have fought politically for the Pershing II and were united in their belief in Germanys reunification.