Are you suggesting that the political and cultural climate in the 80's is the same as today?
Do you assume that Reagan would do the same thing today as he did in the 80's? Hindsight is 20/20 (for some, anyway).
Reagan screwed up. Too bad Bush doesn't realise that and learn from Reagan's mistake.
I really believe that if Reagan were around today and was of sound mind, that he would support President Bush's position on this.