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God and Human Action By William T. Barrante, Watertown      It appears that one reason Noel F. Ambery does not believe in God is that God allows tragedies to happen [The Epitome of All Mysteries, October 19]. He wonders, if God were actually in existence, why he "never prevented the disasters of September 11." Well, God does not cause airplanes to crash into... More ... Let Students and Parents Decide By Dawn Barry, New Hartford      The recent letters in The Voice on education have been very interesting and informative. I have enjoyed all of them. I especially enjoyed Matthew P. Valenti's attempt to compare the respect level for babysitters and teachers. Luckily, Tom Bado was able to set this one straight [Advocating True Educa... More ... An Effective Advocate for Canton By John H. Burns, Canton      Canton is fortunate to have Mary Tomolonius as a candidate for First Selectman. Mary is a long-time Canton resident who has lived here for many years with her husband of 27 years, Gary. They have raised three children, all of whom have flourished in the Canton school system. For the past fifteen yea... More ... Divine Fingerprints By William C. Carlotti, Torrington      Jeff Messenger "admit(s) to the doubting Thomas within (himself)" and asserts that "While the marvels of the universe inspire awe and wonder, they do very little to define the nature of God—if there is a God." And so he "started to look for possible divine fingerprints wherever (he) could." His ques... More ... Apologies to Davidson Chevrolet By Raymond C. Squier, Canton      Due to misinformation I had received, my recent comments in response to Mr. Bob Davidson [Bad Movie in Canton, October 26] incorrectly stated that he owned an auto dealership on Route 44 in Canton. I regret the comments I made regarding the Davidsons of Davidson Chevrolet, and I sincerely apologize ... More ... Freedom Fighters with Humanity By Roger Festa, North Canaan      It is a freedom cycle: Though sometimes stopped temporarily, inevitably we spring back with indomitable spirit. More ... A Friend Beyond Meaning By Joseph Gallante, Torrington      I'm writing this letter of thanks to one woman in Torrington who's a friend, a mother, a neighbor, and a great support. This woman's name is Joyce Bisciotti. From the first day that we met she's given me the best gift that anyone could ever give—she's given me friendship, she's given me love and sup... More ... A Most Beautiful Fall By Judy Keifer, Litchfield      Is it my imagination, or was this fall the most beautiful one we have had in years? As I write this, it is the last week in October, and so many colored leaves are still hanging on. Our old Japanese maple in the backyard is really putting on a show with its leaves turning a fuchsia red, as if it kne... More ... Support Barkhamsted's Treasurer By Sylvia Lovley, Barkhamsted      I would like to remind everyone to get out and vote on November 6 for Debra Brydon, the incumbent treasurer of the Town of Barkhamsted. I have known Debbie since she was a little girl growing up in Pleasant Valley, and she has been my neighbor for the past fifteen years. During those fifteen years s... More ... What’s So Offensive About Christianity?      By Jeff Messenger, Barkhamsted More ... The Year of Mental Health?      By Elizabeth A. Smith, East Hartland More ... Helping Teachers for the Future By Matthew P. Valenti      I have never personally attacked anyone in this publication. In recent letters Tom Bado has attacked me personally, and then accuses me of doing the same with my "dark side." I do not have the time to stoop to this kind of juvenile activity with a person who has an obvious "persecution complex." More ...