Letters

Elections Have Consequences XIV

Published: Sep 12, 2025 12:00 am

To The Editor:

If there is one person who should never receive the Nobel Peace Prize it is Trump. His promises to end the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza are going nowhere as he continues to praise dictators and harass our allies. He has threatened the sovereignty of Canada, Greenland and Panama. India’s Prime Minister Modi refused to give credit to Trump for stopping a recent conflict with Pakistan, so he was hit with a 50% tariff. After that Modi went to China to hang out with Xi and Putin — not a good situation for our long-term security.

It is his actions here at home, however, that really disqualify him. Not once has he tried to restore unity in this country. He oozes contempt and disdain for anyone who refuses to kiss his ample posterior. He refers to them as “scum” and the “enemy within.” His vindictive and hate-filled language, which we have listened to for more than ten years, is often repeated by his supporters — especially his white, Christian nationalist friends promoting Project 2025.

Trump has been restructuring and funding the military and other law enforcement agencies to ensure loyalty to himself — not the constitution — so that he can use them against the American people. After an executive order to rename the Dept of Defense to the Dept of War, he talked of going to war against the City of Chicago. Trump is itching to see fighting break out between civilians and the military. He wants to see bloodshed in the streets. He wants to see a repeat of Jan 6 playing out across the country, especially in blue cities and states. No other president in our lifetime would have thought that a WWE wrestling match at the White House to celebrate our 250th anniversary of Independence would be a good idea — but this is who Trump is, a man who thrives on violence. Welcome to the “Not So” United States of America.

Fortunately, the Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee is out of Trump’s reach so he can’t assume authority over it like he did with the Kennedy Center — unless of course he invades Norway first.

Kathy Quinn

Newtown

Lamont Announces Establishment Of Behavioral Health Advocate

Discusses P&Z Application On Affordable Housing Apartments

Discussions Suicide Prevention Month

Renee Weimann for Town Clerk

Perhaps I can provide some clarity here at least as far as Herbert Hoover's thoughts on Hitler. On pages 73-74 of Herbert Hoover's book entitled The Challenge to Liberty (published in 1934) he states that: "Despite its name, Herr Hitler's party is violently anti-socialistic. It is not only extremely nationalistic, but extends its vision beyond national borders to extreme racialism, from which arises the inhumane persecution of the Jews."

Elect Democrats

Yikes, talk about not doing a basic level of research. As my kids would say, "bruh, aren't you embarrassed?" James Buchanan (its not spelled Bucannan, Steve), the guy who put a black family back into slavery was -- wait for it -- A DEMOCRAT. Abraham Lincoln, the fella that ended slavery, was A REPUBLICAN. Herbert Hoover, a Republican, did not unilaterally cause the Great Depression. The stock market crashed within the FIRST year of his presidency. The imposition of his tariffs sought to help American industry, when there was little work to be had. Yes, FDR, a Democrat, led us out of the Great Depression, but with a heavy assist from the war-based economy in the run-up and through World War 2. And yes, Herbert Hoover did meet with Adolph Hitler in 1938 - A FULL 5 YEARS AFTER HE WAS OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE. It was done as a diplomatic courtesy on the 20th anniversary of the end of World War I. Steve, if I were you, I'd ask the Bee to pull this Letter to the Editor.

Your statement: "The EPA is now telling us there is no Climate Change", I believe is incorrect. Can you provide documentation for this? The The fact that there is climate change, I believe is a generally accepted consensus by all sides of the climate debat. What's driving this climate change and it's ultimate impact on society, is where the consensus fractures. I do appreciate your pointing out President Nixon's role in creating the EPA. Nixon is also responsible for signing into law both the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts. Respectfully, James Swift

Discusses Smog

Jeff, thank you for setting the record straight and for focusing on facts over speculation. It’s clear you’re working collaboratively, in the open, and always with Newtown’s best interests at heart. As a First Selectman, you’ve shown that leadership is about results, not partisanship, political slogans, or bashing the other guy. That’s the kind of honorable, steady, experienced, and community-focused leadership this town needs — progress that actually works for everyone, not just a political agenda.

The People Of Newtown Deserve Facts, Not Speculation

Looks like someone is getting the politics 101 course and is leaning heavily on the “status quo” and “stagnation” talking points, the reality is that our current First Selectman is only completing his first term in office. Hardly the entrenched, decades-long politician Bruce suggests. In fact, in just this one term, the current selectman has delivered meaningful progress — addressing core infrastructure, keeping budgets responsible, and ensuring that Newtown remains a strong and vibrant community. That’s not “stagnation.” That’s steady, thoughtful leadership in action. If Bruce were truly ready for a challenge, he would have answered my July questions on how to would handle large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole? Our current First Selectman put forward an option for positive change, and was met with shouting from the mob. What would Bruce do differently? And just how responsive and open to real change will he be when facing that same kind of pressure, or would it not matter when clearly Bruce wants to play the partisan line?

Bruce Walczak On Leadership

<< Sep 2025 >>
S	M	T	W	T	F	S
31	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21	22	23	24	25	26	27
28	29	30	1	2	3	4

Log In

Elections Have Consequences XIV

Leave a Reply Cancel reply