Evolution not only physical

This letter is about evolution. Most people keep thinking of physical evolution. Evolution means to evolve (to change). How about spiritual evolution? The Bible says we are "a little bit less than the angels." So that means to me that when I am finished with this body, that I have a good chance of becoming a new being. Does a caterpillar know he will become a butterfly?

Just remember. Warm air rises. We are a part of nature, and the only way out is warm feelings.

P.A. Roupp
Bloomville

I am writing as a service-connected disabled veteran of the Iraqi war to thank Sen. James Seward for his support of veterans’ issues in the New York State Legislature.

Seeing that we just celebrated Memorial Day, I would point out that Sen. Seward provides veterans with more than mere lip service when he says he supports the troops. Many veterans’ organizations have strongly proclaimed their support for S3946 in which Sen. Seward is the main sponsor.

This legislation will help many veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars transition into civilian life with the benefits and services they deserve at no cost to New York state taxpayers. Sen. Seward’s involvement in this legislation is evidence of his desire to support the troops, not only while they are war, but when they return. I am pleased to have Sen. Seward as my representative in the state Legislature, and I believe he is deserving of public recognition for not only his words and support of the troops, but also his actions.

Matthew B. Tully

Hunter Mistaken on maturity?

Perhaps the Schenevus guidance counselor who displayed the mature video to seventh-graders was as brainwashed as I was by the claims of women teachers who told us girls were smarter than, and more mature, than boys.

Or, perhaps he is aware that some of the billions of dollars spent on unwed mothers goes to girls younger than college age.

Russell Rivenburg
Chiefland, Fla.