Why would someone want to divide?

When I first read Mr. Ruggles letter, in the Sept, 7 edition, I was very surprised. I can't understand why someone would want to divide and label people in our community.

I also live in the Silver Valley and what I see are neighbors caring for and accepting others no matter what their personal decisions are. We are an independent minded community of people who have done our own research and made decisions on what is best for our families based on that information.

To call neighbors who don't think like you selfish and ignorant or unchristian is not a trait that we value in our community.

LUCIA ANDERSON

Cataldo