Dear Editor, While I was listening to the news about Roe v. Wade and the Supreme Court, a young man was interviewed. He was excited about all of the thousands of lives that will be saved. I would like to […]
Category: Letter
Letter, Opinion
The mother is the best health care agent for her pregnancy
By Paul Manganiello Editor’s note: Paul Manganiello, M.D., is emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, co-medical director of the Good Neighbor Health Clinic in White River Junction, and president of the GunSenseVT Education Fund. […]
Letter, Opinion
Reflecting on fellow drivers
Dear Editor, In spite of current cost of gasoline, there seems to be, and I have noticed, as many cars on the road today, as ever. There are places that people need to be: work, shopping destinations, restaurants, meet-ups with […]
Letter, Opinion
Responding to concerns about Silver Lake hut
Dear Editor, On June 8, the Moosalamoo Association and Vermont Hut Association hosted an informational meeting in Brandon to give people a chance to ask questions and express opinions about a proposed backcountry hut proposed for the Silver Lake Campground […]
Letter, Opinion
Elect Molly Gray to Congress
Dear Editor, Vermonters have an opportunity to elect a uniquely qualified individual to represent us in Congress, a person with a broad set of skills and experiences well matched to the requirements of Washington D.C. That person is our current […]
Letter, Opinion
Letter writer’s beliefs lack science
Dear Editor, Although unstated, Steve Briggs’ June 14 question, printed in the Mountain Times, was probably directed at me. He asks “If the little person in the womb is not alive, why must an abortion provider kill him or her?” […]
Letter, Opinion
Proposed hut has no place at Silver Lake
Dear Editor, I just returned from the public informational meeting about the “hut” which is proposed to be built at Silver Lake, and I find myself both more opposed to the project than I was before I attended, and somewhat […]
Letter, Opinion
Is there ever a valid reason for abortion?
Dear Editor, Why are those Vermont legislators who sponsor bill after bill to recognize fetal personhood and insist on legal protections for women and preborn babies con- sistently stonewalled, their bills never making it out of committee? It’s time to […]
Letter, Opinion
Celebrate July 4 with games at Woodstock Union High School and support the humane society
Dear Editor, On July 4, Woodstock will once again celebrate Independence Day outside at the Woodstock Union High School. This is truly one of the best celebrations in Windsor County, featuring live entertainment, a spectacular firework display, food, and a […]
Letter, Opinion
A simple question
Dear Editor, Regarding the onset of human life, a previous writer did not want to be constrained with “religious opinion,” so I present a simple question: If the little person in the womb is not alive, why must an “abortion provider” […]