Here We Go Again

By CURT CLARK

Published: Sep 10, 2010 12:00 am

Here We Go Again

To the Editor:

They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again â guess what? Fannie Mae is at it again; creeping back into the housing market giving mortgages with no down payment.

I refer to The New York Times, 09/05/10 âNew Program for Buyers, With No Money Down.â Here we go again; in the real world when our fingers (whole body) gets burned from touching the stove we learn not to touch it; but government just does not understand the real world. Why?

Please show me where it says owing a home is a right? Where does it say that? And while you are at it â why is now my responsibility to pay for this mortgage when there is a default? I give up â it was bad enough when Barney Frank and Chris Dodd started this â it failed; so we try again?

Citizens revolt â vote the bums out and stop the insanity.

John Karlson

167 Great Quarter Road, Sandy HookÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â September 7, 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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