Long live our fond memories of the feisty Helen Bentley, a larger-than-life Republican in the proudest tradition of that party ("Helen Delich Bentley, congresswoman who was a staunch advocate of the port of Baltimore, dies," Aug. 6). May her legacy be a return to "crossing the aisle" to duke it out for working men and women. Godspeed, and may frigates of blue collar angels guide her safely to port.
Mary Pat Clarke, Baltimore
The writer, a Democrat, represents District 14 on the Baltimore City Council.