We've missed David Collins's columns recently, especially his incisive, sharp, provocative investigative articles on state and local politics. Like him or not, he is doing his job with the pointed end of a stick that is required to stir things up. Actually, his thought-provoking editorials are practically the only reason we read The Day.

Philip Bonang

Mystic

Editor's note: David enjoyed a well-deserved respite. We're happy to report his column has returned.