Drama in the theater lobby

Drama in the theater lobby
EDITOR:
Recently I was at a movie theater and I saw two ladies who obviously looked like the type who would have a concealed weapon or something dangerous in their possession. Something alerted management of the theater to search their purses. I just couldn't figure out what it was. But I didn't want to become a victim of such "criminal types," so I watched with interest. As the drama unfolded, I noticed that the "concealed weapons of mass destruction" were bottled water and some candy. The audacity of these ladies!
The manager told the ladies he was allowed to search their purses. There was a sign that said so. OK, but searching people in public is an unprofessional way to handle the situation. Why didn't the manager quietly tell the ladies that there was a policy not to take into the theater anything that they sell at the concession counter? Isn't there a large mark-up on these items anyway? Here's a thought, lower the prices of things sold at the concession and maybe more people wouldn't have to sneak "contraband" into the theater.
The one lady told the manager that because of a medical condition she needed to have frequent drinks of water. But that didn't matter to the manager, nor the fact that the water fountains didn't work properly. He told her she couldn't bring in the water, period. I wonder, does this apply to babies drinking their formula? Sounds a little ridiculous, but I think not being allowed to bring in water is also ridiculous.
The ladies still went into the theater. I would not have gone to see the movie that day or any other at that theater.
PAT ZOCCALI
Warren
A different Kerrigan
EDITOR:
After reading your editorial on Pat Kerrigan, I felt compelled to respond. You could not be mote wrong about a man.
He has served his time and performed his penance. He has impressively put his life back in order. Since his release he has served two very impressive terms as president of St. Patrick Church's parish council. He has had very respectable employment and, as your article pointed out, has been pursuing a doctorate at Kent State University.
Pat Kerrigan has changed, but not because of time spent in jail. He has changed because of the support received from his church, friends and family. I cannot imagine Pat Kerrigan betraying those who have trusted and believed in him.
I prefer to forget the past. I see a very sincere man who in spite of his past, still has something to offer this community. The Pat Kerrigan that I know now, has my respect and trust.
FRED KURZ, M.D.
Poland
Evolution isn't science
EDITOR:
Contrary to a recent letter to the editor which states that "evolution deals with fact," evolution should rather be considered a belief system, since it is outside of empirical science.
Instead of attempting to show mistakes in the Bible by trotting out the same tired canards, why not take a look at the many distortions, errors and mistakes of evolutionary theory and use those to reject evolution? Some examples would be the various now discredited "ape-men," or the fraudulent embryonic recapitulation theory, or the lack of generally accepted transitional fossils.
Why do evolutionists so desperately want to keep Intelligent Design out of the science curriculum? Is it because they are afraid that in the presence of an alternate explanation, their theory will collapse like the proverbial house of cards?
STEPHEN G. ZIMMERMAN
Canfield