Upon finishing this book, I reflected on many aspects – mainly those regarding La Guardia. I had, of course, learned all about Roosevelt’s role in helping America to surface from the Great Depression, and the New Deal, and the Progressive Movement. However, I knew nearly nothing about La Guardia, except that there is an airport with his namesake. I cannot come to a conclusion as to whether he’s a noble crusader or, as Flynn claimed, “intellectually dishonest.” I believe in cases such as this one, it’s important to consider the result as opposed to the reasons for his actions. While it’s true that La Guardia may have used immoral means to achieve what he so wished, such as appointing friends to occupations as opposed to those who may be more qualified. With all this in mind, I still don’t understand why his “coalition was falling apart” by the time he was thinking of running for a fourth term. Not only did he degrade in popularity in his own political party but also in the view of the public. I have to wonder, then, if the ends maybe don’t necessarily justify the means. I have to wonder, also, if the ends only count when erecting an airport that needs a name.