Many American Christians seem to believe the secular lie that the church and state must be separate, meaning having no influence on each other. Properly understood, separation of church and state keeps the state from meddling in church business, but…

I am very concerned about the Trump administration’s efforts to eviscerate as many health, safety and business regulations as possible. While I’m sure many regulations could benefit from knowledgeable review and editing, heading agencies with people who have spent their…

In response to the Jan. 9 Associated Press story “Apple stockholders ask company to play lead role in protecting kids,” this should have been thought about a long time ago. These devices are addictive. Nowadays, very few people actually talk…

This is in response to the Dec. 16 story “Borough doctor accused of sexual misconduct.” Dr. Robert Matusz is an excellent podiatrist, as well as a kind and caring man. He made house calls to an incapacitated, elderly woman who…

On Dec. 3, my daughter had to be taken by ambulance to Saint Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, after passing out and experiencing dehydration from diarrhea. She also has vasovagal syncope and had just recovered from pneumonia. We arrived in the…

After reading letters from President Trump’s supporters complaining about the mistreatment he has been receiving, I feel compelled to offer an opinion. If you don’t like the way the news-media coverage has been going, tell your president to grow up…

A few parishioners from St. Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church in Woodbury requested an audience with the Pastoral Planning Committee of the Archdiocese of Hartford, to discuss the status of the merger with Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity –…

Unfriendly foes have a history of using mental concerns against Republican presidents and national figures. Remember the gossip about Ronald Reagan falling asleep during staff meetings and George W Bush suffering from the effects of past alcohol abuse? How about…

I am tired of the Republican Party’s stance that government is bad, but everything is right with business. The fact is that talented and patriotic people are attracted to and serve in government, and always have been. Ronald Reagan’s statement…

It seems we’re losing respect and setting a bad example for our children. The office of the presidency has become tabloid. During the Korean War, I didn’t like the pilot of my crew, and with good reason. I was told…

It pains me to learn there is a sexual-misconduct accusation against Dr. Robert Matusz (Dec. 16 story). I have been going to Dr. Matusz for more than 30 years, as have many family members. I have never witnessed any wrongdoing…

In response to the Jan. 3 story “New church in town,” I thank the Southbury Zoning Board of Appeals for approving the special exception for Calvary Chapel on Kettletown Road. Contrary to naysayers declaring the demise of our neighborhood and…

I fully agree that anyone who acts in a sexual manner to others, when that act is not solicited, should be punished in accordance with a court of law and not in the court of public opinion. However, there have…

Stan Horzepa’s Jan. 5 letter, “‘Snowflake’ writer Brown exposes her short memory,” in response to Susan Stamper Brown’s Jan. 1 column about how left-wing snowflakes are mistreating President Trump, was a little off the mark. There is no question that…

This is in response to the Jan. 8 editorial “Tough call on teacher pensions.” The editorial focused on Connecticut teacher pensions. I believe that instead of raising the teacher-pension contribution from 6 percent to 7 percent, it should be raised…

In response to the Dec. 16 story “Borough doctor accused of sexual misconduct,” I have been a patient of Dr. Robert Matusz for a number of years. I have recommended this fine doctor to other patients. We all have found…

I was saddened to read Stan Horzepa’s Jan. 5 letter, “‘Snowflake’ writer Brown exposes her short memory.” The name-calling and hate were beyond what you would expect from a rational person. In fact, Mr. Horzepa exposed who the real snowflake…

In October, Democrat Sean Connolly launched an exploratory campaign for governor of Connecticut. He reportedly will become an official candidate today. As a veteran, an active Army Reserve lieutenant colonel, a former Global Ethics and Compliance officer for Pratt &…

Looking back on 2017 and looking forward to 2018, I have some reflections and some mixed emotions. I’m glad Donald Trump is our president. He did not make my short list of the 17 2016 Republican presidential candidates, but if…

I see Connecticut Treasurer Denise L. Nappier is not running for re-election this year, and wants to leave office on the so-called top (Jan. 4 Associated Press story, “Nappier won’t seek 6th term as treasurer”). Yes, I would want to…