A reader leaps to Dan Quayle’s defense:

Mr. D — It has become a cliché to asset that Dan Quayle was/is a lightweight. But those of us in the DoD when he was a Senator know otherwise. Sen Quayle always asked insightful questions and demanded thorough explanations of proposed military programs and budgets. Now, you might say that is more a reflection of the quality of his staff, but it says a lot about a person that he is able to select and retain quality staff support.

[Me] My apologies for the cheap shot.