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'Maybe if we Treated Each Other Like Human Beings...'

A look at the day's comments from Patch account holders in the region.

"Maybe if we treated each other like human beings more people would come and participate in these decisions." —

School Uniforms Coming to Lordship, Chapel

“Yea, they have this in North Korea. Maybe we can get the students some long streamers or even a big red ball that they can exercise with while listening to morning announcements from some dictatorial ruler next” — 

“What if we need a second bin? 2 kids, 4 cats and a dog lead to a lot of garbage.” — 

My Healthcare—and Yours—Hangs in the Balance

“Give women the right to vote and this is the madness you get.” — 

Alcohol Possibly Involved in 11-Person Car Crash

“Ahhh, remember the good 'ol days when the Darien kids would just spray-paint our athletic fields. Apparently now they're running a drunk shuttle but didn't get the memo that someone sober is supposed to drive. This could have been a serious tragedy.” — 

What Has Danbury Done About the Homeless?

“No one can end homelessness - this seems to be the sticking point most people don't understand. You can provide all the shelters/assistance in the world, but the people have a choice to use them or not.” — 

Newtown Budget Fails Again by 19 Votes

“Even my kids get it on the fourth NO - No means no - 0 increase! Did you hear us this time?” — 

Fairfield Superintendent Gets 2% Raise, Bonus

"If the students lose a single program after the BOE does this the residents should start a petition to have the ENTIRE Board of Education removed from office. (I would also be in favor of a good old fashioned New England tar & feather party!!)" — 

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Olga Konyukhova May 20, 2013 at 01:03 pm
Thank you, I will! We all miss him and hope he'll find his way home.
Jaimie Cura (Editor) May 20, 2013 at 11:28 am
Sending all the best vibes your way. I shared your post on Facebook and Twitter. Keep us posted,Read More Olga!
BuckWheat May 19, 2013 at 04:28 pm
Oh dont you worry, were gonna vote, but not going to vote to increase taxes thats for sure. Do withRead More what you have.
Steven DeVaux May 19, 2013 at 08:16 am
I would recommend supporting an increase similar to Ridgefield's which was under 2% (1.97%). If aRead More community like Ridgefield can perform at high levels with an increase under 2%, the Board of Education, in asking for almost twice that is openly admitting that they have installed inefficient management in school administration. Further, the sewer system on the referendum will require municipal funding since it is backed by the full faith and credit of the town of Brookfield and reduces the town's borrowing ability - the advertisement for which indicated it would not impact municipal funding.
Steven DeVaux May 19, 2013 at 06:52 am
So Mandarin Chinese won't be a requirement? Perhaps Manchurin Chinese? Cantonese Chinese? MongolianRead More Chinese? Which Chinese are the British speaking these days? Their empire stretched in the Hindu speaking parts of Asia but they aren't teaching Hindu. A quandry indeed.
Steven DeVaux May 17, 2013 at 05:23 pm
The board of education's policy should pertain to all employees of the Brookfield Board ofRead More Education.
Steven DeVaux May 17, 2013 at 05:22 pm
The short answer is because they want to. If you spent twice at much they still would. EducationRead More personnel need to be monitored on social media like Patch.
Laura Orban May 17, 2013 at 12:18 pm
I will lend a hand by voting yes for the school budget this Tuesday, May 21st. Teachers should notRead More have to pay out of pocket for school supplies.