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BENEFITS AND BARRIERS
I was delighted to read “Found in Translation?” [September 24]. This is an important story that does not often get told, but please provide an accurate portrayal.... Read more

GOOD FOR THE ’HOOD
For heaven’s sake, there are so many really important things going on in the neighborhood/city/world. Leave the poor guy alone. It’s a clever name exhorting folks to eat his pizza [“Side Dishes,” September 10]. I can’t imagine what would happen if he had decided to call it “Eat Me.”... Read more

PALIN’S TAUNTS
It seems curious that Sarah Palin has chosen to make light of Barack Obama’s background as a community organizer [“‘Country’ Girl,” September 10]. It seems she has forgotten that if it weren’t for community organizers, not only wouldn’t she be allowed to speak at that podium, she wouldn’t even be allowed to vote.... Read more

RICK’S RIGHT
I’m not sure where Jim Gallagher got the impression I thought Tropic Thunder had been widely reported not to be funny [Letters, September 3].

In my review, I clearly stated the opposite: “Ben Stiller’s latest directorial effort,” I wrote, “is not the funniest film of the summer as has been widely reported. It is not, for that matter, the funniest film of the month.”... Read more

HOUSING CRUNCH
I cannot understand why we are still having this conversation about UVM’s housing situation [Local Matters, August 27]. The issue has been studied, re-studied, analyzed, prioritized and compartmentalized, and UVM has yet to live up to its obligations.... Read more

ASHE FRAY
In light of the Tim Ashe story [Local Matters, August 27], below is a letter of thanks and endorsements for the September 9 primary.

As I retire from the Senate, I want to thank Chittenden County voters for their past support. It has been an honor and privilege to serve you. Looking to the future, I am confident that Chittenden County can continue to have a strong voice in Montpelier.... Read more

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
WIC [Women, Infants and Children] isn’t the only program or organization with low standards or levels of understanding of whom they serve [“Will WIC For Food,” August 13] .

I lost my job last October and tried to apply for assistance to help take care of my family while looking for a new job. It’s nothing I wanted to do, but something I felt I had to do.... Read more

COGNITIVE DISSONANCE
Though Ken Picard’s recent article about Pine Ridge School [“Hard Lessons,” July 16] was primarily an attack on Headmaster Dana Blackhurst, in which the lone named critic lacked credibility and the others were anonymous, Picard did not bother to speak to current parents, current members of the Board of Trustees, heads of other schools or even ex-staff members who would support Dana and could provide a bigger context to this story. Picard was given those names and numbers.... Read more

WARTIME CAMPAIGNING
Kieran Michael Lalor has his history wrong when he says, “This is the first time in American history that veterans of a conflict have run for office while that conflict is going on and the outcome is in doubt” [Local Matters, July 30].

In 1864, General George McClellan was the Democratic candidate for president. While the outcome was not much in doubt by Election Day, it was certainly in doubt when the campaign began.... Read more

SABOTAGE AT PINE RIDGE
When I learned that Ken Picard was considering writing an article about the events that transpired at Pine Ridge this year I was delighted [“Hard Lessons,” July 16]. Finally, I thought, the gap between appearance and reality will be closed, and the truth will be told.... Read more