Chris-Rutledge

Motives Behind Advocacy

When considering positions on economic, security and social policies, reason and rationality should prevail.  Basing our beliefs purely on the strength of the arguments and data pro and con would certainly appeal to the logic centers of our mind.  How receptive we are to these arguments can sometimes be based on how well we identify …

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Enfield Board of Education Meeting Re-Cap: February 26th, 2019

On the evening of February 26th, the Enfield Board of Education met to (among other things) approve the 2019-20 school calendar, hear from students attending leadership programs and present ideas for improving our students’ educational experiences as well as concern over legislation coming down from the State. Expressing concern over legislation to force regionalization and …

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Elections Have Consequences

In 1811, philosopher Joseph de Maiste wrote “Every nation gets the government it deserves,” and in an election, voters get the government elected. The dust from last November’s has begun to settle allowing us to get a clearer picture of what that government and its Democrat-majority’s policies entail. The Connecticut State Legislature wants to legalize …

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