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Gun owner agrees with assault weapon ban
I am writing this letter as a coherent gun owner. I do not own an assault rifle. These weapons were designed for the military to kill people. These were the weapons of choice for the gun massacres of recent years. In my estimation they...
A sign of confusion
On a Saturday, my best friend Butch and I were accosted as we went to the waterfront at Wyassup Lake as we have done for the last five years. The person pointed out a new sign that stated that all dogs must be on a leash, that was...
Vitriol won't work in Mystic
I can understand the disappointment and bitterness that compelled the Holstein family to cancel the use of their property to host the September Mystic Eats Food Festival. In cancelling, the family cited the "venomous vocal minority" that led to...
Can't be all things to all people
The political cartoon on Aug.16 editorial page reminded me of many personal stories regarding public assistance. I do realize and sympathize with people who, for various...
Elect Rob Pero to New London Board of Education
I am writing to urge the great City of New London to elect Rob Pero to serve on New London’s Board of Education. New London is in the middle of some very troubling times and Rob's extensive experience in government and community support...
'The horror, the horror' that is Trump
President Trump does not have any mandate. Dissatisfied devastating only human lives with immigrant concentration camp border policies that should make all Americans hesitant, comrade Trump now applies his “Operation Cruelty”...
Government handouts leave millions with no desire to work
Allow me to respond to a recent frontpage headline, "New limits planned for green cards,"...
Praise for columnist's digging on Port Authority
Normally when I read the David Collins column in the Day, I shake my head and marvel at how many times he slams the fly with his...
Not a good move in Mystic
All our lives, we have known the phrase "monumental stupidity," and now I have seen the most perfect example of my long life. Imagine a candidate who loses an election. Instead of planning how to gain more friends and win the re-match, he...
New bag rules have some problems
Getting rid of plastic bags is a wonderful start. But I feel we are right back in the '70s when we had gas shortages, sugar shortages, etc., where the government was watching to see how well the masses followed the new rules. We are following the...
Apply employment, other laws fairly
As a previous employer, I was required by law to submit an I-9 employment eligibility verification form. If I failed to do so, I could be fined, which could be increased up to $10,000 per illegal employee, jail time if it was found to be a...
Political correctness is tyranny with manners
I can understand The Day's concern for inclusion and sensitivity, "High school mascots for today's sports teams," (July 9). Are we taking the...
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