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Commentary: Here’s a way to remember: Politics, good. Meddling, bad

I was heartbroken when I read Mr. James Marples' letter (“Clinton Meddled Too”) conflating Russian meddling with the Clintons' election activities. On the bright side, Mr. Marples helped me better understand why some in our country, believing that they are patriots, are willing to sell their souls, and our country, for a few pieces of silver.

Mr. Marples wrote that he could not understand why “the media and segments of the public went berserk” following the Putin-Trump press conference. Perhaps I can explain. I heard the president dismiss Russian meddling in our elections, a fact that has been established by every branch of the U.