LATimes front page article, with large photo, calls for parole of Leslie Van Houten. The Manson “family” member was an active participant in the murders of Leno and Rosemary La Bianca, entirely innocent persons with no connection to Manson. In all, the “family” murdered at least 9. Like other members, Van Houten was sentenced to death, but the sentence was commuted to life when courts declared the death penalty unfair. No, what’s unfair is squandering a precious quality like sympathy on violent criminals, leaving none for their victims. What a waste!