Dave Silberman’s personal attack on Jim Douglas (Letters, April 20) seems as ill-informed as it was manifestly uncivil. Failing to address the range of issues involved in the Mead Chapel controversy in any way that might pass for serious — which would require a little homework — his accusations amount to no more than graceless posturing and dismissive smears. All in all, an exceptionally ugly performance, unworthy of our community.

Stephen Donadio

Middlebury