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Day also guilty of selective language use

 June 19, 2013

The Day's June 9 editorial's - "Independent Party attack un-Democratic" - admonishment of Republicans for referring to the Democrat Party as the Democrat Party instead of the "Democratic Party" reminds me of Jeannie Riley's song "Harper Valley...

Retired people have busy weekday lives

 June 18, 2013

Regarding the letter, "Retired people should cut lawns on weekdays," (June 13), I feel that as a retired person I need to comment.

Has this person ever thought that even retired people have weekday lives that may be so hectic there is no...

The art of trains a fun exhibit in New London

 June 18, 2013

What an impressive and fun review of late New London resident Robert Hauschild's works at Studio 33 Art and Frame Gallery on Bank Street, New London.

Dubbed the "Norman Rockwell of trains," Bob was my first art teacher at New London Adult...

New Gateway concept won't benefit Flanders

 June 18, 2013

East Lyme First Selectman Paul Formica recently announced that one of his priorities is the completion of a large development project at Exit 74.

The original approved version of "Gateway" called for a mixed use low density commercial...

Waterford Police Academy very beneficial

 June 18, 2013

I would like to express my appreciation to the Waterford Police Department and the Waterford Rotary Club for sponsoring the Waterford Police Citizen's Academy. The academy took place one night weekly for 12 weeks beginning March 7. The...

Unsung heroes, heroines for our special children

 June 17, 2013

I would like to recognize all of the special education school bus attendants/aides in Groton for all of their hard work throughout this school year and every year.

It is through their dedication, kindness, understanding and support that...

U.S. shouldn't ignore N. Korean atrocities

 June 17, 2013

In April I had the amazing opportunity to attend Dartmouth Model United Nations in Hanover, N.H. In the weeks preceding my trip I immersed myself in everything North Korean and was outraged by my findings. One in four North Korean children is...

June Wellness Clinic big hit for pets, owners

 June 17, 2013

Our June Wellness Clinic was a huge success because of teamwork; 145 pets were vaccinated, and 62 dogs were licensed. Pets were micro-chipped, which makes our job easier if the pet is lost and found. Everyone involved including All Friends Animal...

Will military really turn on citizens?

 June 16, 2013

I was recently having a talk with a proponent of no controls on guns, and asked him why he felt that way. His response was that if we have controls on any types of weapons, the government can take us over, and we won't have the ability to defend...

Gun laws limit the wrong people

 June 16, 2013

It is abundantly clear to all that this new gun-control legislation is ineffective and limits the wrong people. While the law-abiding gun owners are punished for merely exercising our constitutional rights, the criminals and the gang bangers are...

Important vote is set for Friday in Bozrah

 June 13, 2013

Bozrah voters will decide whether to continue electing the tax collector and town clerk or choose change. Using election, the only qualification for either position is residency. There are approximately 2,000 adults in town, a small pond to...

Kidsploration episodes provided family fun

 June 13, 2013

After watching the final episode of Kidsploration, Season 1 this weekend my family and I would like to commend The Day and Steve Elci and Friends! Each week we looked forward to watching, learning and singing along. We applaud The Day for this...

Retired people should cut lawns on weekdays

 June 13, 2013

Why weekends and why in the morning?

We work long hours, we work our tails off, we maintain our homes when we get home weekdays so we can enjoy peaceful times when we actually get the opportunity - on weekends!

So why is it that we...

Laying the groundwork for impeaching Obama

 June 13, 2013

Let us start with one of our founding fathers' comments. Benjamin Franklin said, "Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."

The events that have been unfolding...

Changing tax system would educate masses

 June 13, 2013

It is clear that the IRS has either taken it upon itself or has been assigned the task of using its power for political purposes. Either way, they have failed the citizens.

We have learned that the IRS continues to fail any test of...

Immigration reform proposals threaten technical jobs in this country

 June 12, 2013

High costs of college educations are forcing many American students to borrow thousands of dollars from student loans, parents, grandparents, uncles, and aunts. Often, family members remove money from their savings, 401 accounts, and even...

Rell: Successor has 'total disrespect' for voters

 June 12, 2013

After a dark period in our state's history, Connecticut became a role model for the nation with our ethics reform, our state contracting standards reform and yes, our campaign finance reform.

I am proud to have sponsored and signed into law...

NL school board lets egos get in way

 June 12, 2013

I agree with the guest commentary, "New London Board of Ed obstructs, not instructs," (June 9). Bruised egos and failure to focus on the children of New London has been a long standing theme for this group. Bringing in a special master to help...

Why is city competing with private business?

 June 12, 2013

In the April 12 column, "Tea Party alert: Feds to flush $1.4 million into the Thames," David Collins criticized the $1.4 million federal grant to Ari Yasgur, owner of Thamesport Marina. Collins wrote about the "troubling aspects of this grant;"...

Security concerns force the public to jetison individual rights

 June 12, 2013

The government knows that there are many Bernie Madoffs in this world. But they don't always know who or where they are. So they seize, on a daily basis, all the records of every bank transaction (maybe not the actual amounts, but just the fact...

Don't glorify smoking in graduation photos

 June 11, 2013

For the second time in two weeks The Day has pictured young people smoking cigars, with an indication that it is a commendable activity.

The latest one, Williams school graduates celebrating their graduation by smoking cigars was even...

Government salaries are over-inflated

 June 11, 2013

How many government employees are being paid more than our senators and are receiving bonuses? Uncle Sam is very generous with the taxpayers' money.

While I'm on the subject of taxpayers' money, is it true that more than 1,000 people will...

Ending workplace gender discrimination

 June 11, 2013

Let me get this straight: "Moms top earners in four in 10 U.S. homes," according to the lead article in your May 29 edition, while the Republican Congress continues year after year to block the Paycheck Fairness Act?

Despite women earning...

Charity starts here, protect Social Security

 June 11, 2013

I just got this letter from Washington in which I'd like to express my concern about dramatically altering our Social Security system.

I worked many long hours so I'd be taken care of when I retired and be able to enjoy my golden years...

Goal of progressives is one-party system

 June 11, 2013

Having survived the vast destruction perpetuated by one-party governments in Germany, Italy, Japan, China and Russia on their own populations and the rest of the world, it should be apparent to all why the our founding fathers divided our...

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