Conservatives have a rare reason to cheer the United States Postal Service: It is releasing a stamp in honor of one of the godfathers of American conservatism William F. Buckley Jr. this fall.
This new stamp is fitting and timely for several reasons.
Bill, as he was known to friends and colleagues, was a prolific, bountiful letter writer. He relished corresponding regularly with allies and adversaries alike–and with exacting graciousness and generosity. His letters were always heartfelt and intellectually stimulating, often drafted from whatever airport, train, sailboat, car, or gondola in which he found himself. That magnanimity of voice, which was unmistakable, was rooted in his faith.
As a devout Catholic, Bill treated all with dignity and respect. Because of his organic brio and elegance, he was able to develop strong and lasting friendships…
