Editor -- Your front-page article about Ralph Nader causes me great concern ("Nader a threat to Kerry, polls say," April 1). Certainly, Nader has been a premier consumer advocate in this country for nearly 40 years. But that doesn't mean it makes sense for him to run for president this year.

I'm sure Nader will do what he wants to do, but no one is holding a gun to anyone's head saying you have to vote for him.

I supported Howard Dean in the primary and, as an environmental advocate, I certainly understand the need for progressive reform. However, the stakes are way too high in this election.

I call upon all past and present Nader supporters to rally around future Democratic nominee John Kerry this year. Kerry is our best hope to bring sanity back to the White House.