Editor’s note: We are publishing this letter to the editor despite its many false statements and embrace of baseless conspiracy theories, and because it shows the thinking of an Addison County resident who has embraced those views. As the letter writer points out, the United States is divided, and our little part of the country is no exception; this letter should convince readers of that. We don’t seek to embarrass Mr. Bartlett by publishing his name linked to these false and destructive conspiracy theories … (read more)