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When casualty of war is the absence of truth

 March 10, 2010

Thanks to Karl Rove ("Rove admits to an error on Iraq War," published March 3) for again reminding us that the first casualty of war is truth.

Our military deserves show of appreciation

 March 10, 2010

Much has dominated the news concerning health plans, earthquakes, politics and budget concerns. I am afraid there is a lack of recognition or awareness of our military at war in Afghanistan. Those who have family there are acutely aware,...

Too costly to give OK in workers' comp case

 March 9, 2010

You've got to be kidding. I am referring to the New London woman who wants workers' compensation. ("NL woman wants workers' comp for post-traumatic stress after colleague's murder," March 3.) I can only hope that she is...

Exposing one to skin cancer is a lousy prize

 March 9, 2010

Congratulations to Christen Riedy, winner of a recent makeover contest. I was reading the story after returning from having skin lesions removed at the dermatologist's. Imagine my surprise when I read that included in the...

Say no to disruptive noise in the borough

 March 9, 2010

Dog Watch Cafe in Stonington is seeking to expand its outdoor seating, change rules to allow larger waterfront restaurants and provide outdoor entertainment. The Zoning Commission should reject these proposals.

Granting the requests would...

Noisy enough without change in zoning rules

 March 9, 2010

Clave Holdings LLC, aka Dog Watch Cafe, is requesting changes to local zoning regulations. It is asking to change a 75-seat, class II restaurant to a 150-seat restaurant and wants to add 1,000 square feet of space for indoor and outdoor food...

Get creative and cut expenses in Waterford

 March 9, 2010

A 10 percent increase in Waterford property taxes is not acceptable. ("In Waterford, a dose of budget reality," Feb. 28.) It's time to look at other sources of income and cut some costs.

I suggest "pay-to-play," full cost, for nearly all...

Stonington pothole held a historic gem

 March 7, 2010

At this time of year, we laud and magnify the men and women who work for the public works departments of our local towns, who try and keep our roads safe and who, eventually, fill in potholes to keep our vehicles from blowing a tire. Having said...

Hard to get the better of any Norwegian

 March 7, 2010

David Brook's column titled "Hard and soft of the Norwegians," published March 3, was riveting and reminded me of a saying I heard many years ago from a Norwegian I knew: "Ten-thousand Swedes crawling through the reeds could not beat one drunk...

Anglers receive little as license fees double

 March 7, 2010

In the governor's lame attempt, she has doubled the price of my fishing license. If my license money went to the Department of Environmental Protection, then I would have no complaint.
But I understand...

Turn TVs to fact-based news for mass viewing

 March 7, 2010

Should I have to watch Fox News when I am waiting for therapy in a hospital rehabilitation outpatient center in Waterford? I have a bad back, but I have not lost my mind.

I am a liberal. Fox News has described itself as an opinion cable...

Drilling our oil a good way to pay off debt

 March 7, 2010

I commend the author of the letter to the editor titled "Why not drill our oil and sell it to pay debt?" published Feb. 10. The letter proposes a means for paying our current national debt.

Coast Guard's talent a blessing to the region

 March 7, 2010

I heartily agree with the letter to the editor so cleverly titled "CGA cadets show gobs of talent," published March 3. We are fortunate to have all this talent available so close to this area.

Lights on for safety during bad weather

 March 7, 2010

I find it disturbing to see so many cars, trucks and, also, official vehicles driving with their lights off on rainy, foggy and generally overcast days.
I believe there is a law about this. As a safety...

Reporting hospital errors is complex

 March 6, 2010

The article "Hospitals oppose telling more about blunders," published March 2, demonstrates how complicated the question of hospital errors is...

Teen substance abuse best dealt with at home

 March 6, 2010

After reading the article titled "Officials hope drug and alcohol survey results enough to bring out parents," published March 3, all I could...

Senate vote shows which party cares

 March 6, 2010

The Senate recently voted on the bill that would have allowed seniors to receive a one-time payment of $250. This was proposed because seniors will not be receiving a cost-of-living increase.

The proposal was rejected, so there will be no...

TV news can provide too much information

 March 6, 2010

I was watching the TV news on Wednesday and there was a report about a hawk that is attacking unsuspecting people outside.

The reporter interviewed a few people from the area, one of whom was a young boy, and gave the names of all the...

Each moment a delight in Coast Guard show

 March 6, 2010

I am at a loss to find adequate superlatives to describe the Coast Guard chorale's performance Wednesday night at Memorial Chapel.

"Spectacular" is an understatement. There were inspired arrangements, exquisite precision, rich harmonies,...

Blumenthal changes tune about level fields

 March 6, 2010

I am commenting on Richard Blumenthal's statement, "Businesses welcome competition and a level playing field and want fair enforcement." ("They said it," March 3.) What a joke. What a typical politician.

A few years back local bar...

First casinos, now keno, and next will be tolls

 March 6, 2010

The state of Connecticut wants to get into the keno business to help cover operating expenses.

Let me see if I understand this correctly. Years ago when we did not have any casinos, the state said that the revenue from the then-proposed...

Not terrorism to kill a bin Laden type of man

 March 5, 2010

The letter titled "Heavy hand of U.S. falls on Iran, but not Israel," published Feb. 28, mocks our intelligence. The writer's claim that...

Iran and Israel clearly not moral equivalents

 March 5, 2010

The author of the letter titled "Heavy hand of U.S. falls on Iran, but not Israel," published Feb. 28, apparently believes that Israel and Iran...

Honor U.S. flag for the freedom it symbolizes

 March 5, 2010

In March 2007 I submitted a letter regarding the proper displaying of the American flag. It hurt so bad to see the flag desecrated that I went as far as the U.S. Congress, to Joe Courtney's office.
It is...

McMahon portrays her opponent as Dodd-like

 March 5, 2010

I received the new Linda McMahon pocket guide to politics; it includes a lot of "just-like-Dodd" statements about Rob Simmons. What a great mailer - reminds me of a tourist guide with every panel being a stop along the path.

The way it...

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