Is Uncle Sam Truly An Offense?

By CURT CLARK

Published: Oct 22, 2010 12:00 am

Is Uncle Sam

Truly An Offense?

To the Editor:

There must be more important tasks for the land officials of Newtown to attend to! I have no clue what the zoning or commercial laws are in town, but do you really think that after having a business in town for many years, that Mr Payne came up with this ploy to attract more customers? Does a sign honoring Tom Richmond, a taxpaying Newtown resident, deserve an added fine? I donât know Lieutenant Colonel OâHanlon, but I do know that Tom Richmond, when not serving our country, or working as a Lieutenant for the Westport Fire Department, resides in Newtown.

As a side note, Tom Richmond and the Payne family have been friends for a long time. If putting a sign up to honor Tom and Lt Col OâHanlon is truly an offense that deserves an added fine, I will be happy to help pay part of the fine.

P.S. Is the 30-foot inflatable Santa Claus I am putting up in my yard this holiday season going to get me in trouble?

Respectfully,

Alisa Ruot

30 Ridge Road, Newtown Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â October 15, 2010

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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