How to Treat the Vance Family [Re “Incoming: Vice President JD Vance Plans Vermont Ski Excursion,” February 24, online]: One of the things we do here in Vermont is speak out. But another thing is hospitality. We rely on our visitors; we try to give them a good time. We are happy when they come, happy when they leave. I hope that Vermonters opposed to the current administration — most of us, perhaps — do not use this as an opportunity to be strident. A civil protest that is clever enough to have to explain it gently to the kids would be more than enough. Let’s not conform to some poor trope of our state. The owner of the Pitcher Inn is absolutely correct. Theirs is a business, and they need clients. They cannot like or dislike their visitors. Let’s remember to support them. The best reward for Vermont is to have the Vance family go away with fine memories of their trip, of Vermont. Let’s let them be a family on a nice weekend. Rob Bast Hinesburg History Lesson Thanks so much for your insightful historic analysis in [“Reform Redux: Gov. Phil Scott’s Proposed Education Overhaul Resembles Past Plans to Address Long-Standing Challenges,” February 19]. It’s rare to have historic context provided in the coverage of an issue, resulting in piecemeal and superficial discussion. In this story, education reporter Alison Novak went back not only to former Vermont governor Phil Hoff but also to the early 19th century! Well done. John Franco Burlington Try Plattsburgh [Re From the Publisher: “Getting There From Here,” February 19]: Check out Allegiant Air in Plattsburgh, N.Y. It only offers nonstop flights to areas south! And it’s a lovely little airport. Sarah Hooker Marshfield A ‘Thrilling’ Season Joe Sexton’s “Year of the Dogs” [January 29] is just another dose of adrenaline that the University of Vermont’s men’s soccer has administered to every backer of its side and followers of all Vermont state soccer. The home regular season matches had us all on the edge of our seats! Hosting and decisively dispatching well-known college soccer teams, our side was dominant! After the initial tournament road wins and watching on TV the potential upcoming opponents, it was obvious that the ranking of our gold and green was askew! They never gave up. Never! The game in Cary, N.C., was incredible! Those Vermonters who typically stay within…
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