Community Corner

'We Need Innovators Not Bureaucrats'

A look at the day's comments from Patch account holders.

“It's good to hear the youth in our country first and foremost take notice -- and then stand up and speak out about issues that mostly assuredly will affect them, including out of control college costs. Being more engaged in the political process that determines your future is ESSENTIAL.” -

Out of Cash, Does this Put Connecticut at Risk for a Downgrade?

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“We need innovators not bureaucrats. We need governance that looks to the well being of all citizens not just the unions, consultants and subs that do work for the state or towns.” -

Good Humor Trucks Running Short on Ice Cream

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“I blame Bush. This is obviously yet another element of class warfare that is somehow racially-motivated and misogynistic.” -

My Healthcare—and Yours—Hangs in the Balance

“Many people (including me) are facing similar issues. However, the evidence of the tragic failures of government-run health care in places like Canada and the UK make clear that it is not the solution here in America. Instead, we need reform based on the principles of choice, competition, accountability, and personal responsibility.” –

Gas Prices Drop for Another Week

“Fortunately, we can all go elsewhere to buy gas, as for our property taxes, we are stuck.” -

Reader Questions Cutting After School Programs

“How about this... the people that don't want to pay more taxes shouldn't have to... and the ones that do are welcome to pay as much as they wish...” –


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