[I just got a call from the letters editor at the Day: they're running this tomorrow.]
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To the editor, The Day:
Two Major Parties Not Representing The Voters
Clearly our nation is in crisis. Unjustifiable war abroad without end in sight. Civil rights threatened at every turn. Natural disasters as the likely product of prolonged environmental degradation, and the imminent threat of resource and economic catastrophe. Many top government officals, from the White House and Congress, are guilty of many crimes, and will soon will be deposed in shame.
And right here, the current New London mis-leadership's handling of Fort Trumbull, having already garnered the disdain of the nation, has become a predicament which apparently now requires further state intervention. Clearly New London is in a less dire, yet similar crisis in leadership.
Without accountability or regard for the people they represent, neither the top administration of the country nor the city should continue in their elected positions. Regime change starts at home.
The entrenched public officials in city hall have repeatedly proven their inability to serve the community effectively. Mayor Jane Glover, in particular, has demonstrated her disregard for constituents and her mismanagement of city affairs. Given the mess the entire council has gotten us into, it's shocking that so many of them think they deserve reelection.
In sharp contrast, NL Green Party candidates Andy Derr and Bob Stuller have demonstrated their integrity, intelligence, qualifications, and desire to serve the citizens and community. Several One New London candidates have also personally demonstrated their responsiveness and intelligence.
If New London is to survive this crisis, we need our city leaders to be much smarter, faster, and right-er than in the past. New London's current mayor and city council have overstayed their welcome. Let's give some smart, dedicated, responsive new candidates the chance to get the job done.
Ron Jackson Suresha
New London
