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Editor’s Note: Purifying the Soul      We regret that an unintended word somehow found its way into Florence Vining Thomen’s article "The Ultimate Solution" [January 17]. She most certainly does not endorse a concept of "end-of-the-soul. More ... The Roses Smell By William C. Carlotti, Vermont Read the Story... Anti-War Protestors Strong and Growing By Irene Landry, Litchfield      I would like it to be known that instead of the reported 30,000 anti-war protestors in Washington, DC on Saturday, January 18, the number was much closer to 200,000 or more. More ... "Democrat Joe" Takes a Vacation By L.A. Steel      "Democrat Joe" Lieberman has announced the beginning of his biennial vacation. For those who might remember, he did the same in 2000 when running for Vice President, as he and his good buddy Al hit the road in their campaign for the White House. More ... Expect the Highest Standards By Dario Diorio, Torrington      I know that all school systems expect the highest standards of academic honesty and that academic dishonesty is prohibited in accordance with the conduct policy set by each school system. More ... Patriotic Holidays By Ursula B.G. Kilner, Salisbury      Before the year gets any older, I think it would be appropriate to list the patriotic holidays in 2003 as recognized by the Non Commissioned Officers Association, which represents members in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. More ... Cardinal Law’s Strong Faith By Stanley J. Wosczyna, New Britain      I hope there are members in the Boston Archdiocese who are depressed because Cardinal Bernard Law was forced on December 13 to resign from his post as archbishop of the Boston Archdiocese—especially since he is a true follower of our Lord Jesus Christ, his Master. More ...