Letters, Sept. 18

In a recent article, columnist Brent Bellamy discussed the Think Tank development, highlighting its emphasis on high energy efficiency and near-zero carbon emissions. The author expressed hope that this would include the use of geothermal heating. The article also touched upon the development at The Forks, suggesting it could be another prime candidate for implementing such environmentally friendly features.

Jim Clark's letter from Sept. 11 was addressed in response to his concerns about independent schools, where the author shared their personal experience attending Tuxedo Shaftesbury High School (now Shaftesbury High School). The author clarified that the school was diverse, with students from various religious backgrounds, ethnicities, social classes, and economic standings.

They noted that the school subsidized 22% of the students based on financial need and that diversity was evident in the 1971 graduating class. Finally, the author drew parallels between the actions of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, emphasizing the importance of Americans becoming aware of the dangers posed by the president and his administration, ultimately warning that they have become complicit in their own decline.