These kinds of statements are designed to stifle debate on these issues, and as such, can be dismissed as meaningless. I find it troubling as well that people who bemoan past discrimination have no qualms about defending present discrimination, so long as it benefits themselves. Tired and irrelevant phraseology, such as those used in Ms. Gormley's letter, add nothing to the debate. Michael Maddock, Esq. Some towns were asking for approval of bonds for building new schools to relieve overcrowding, while others grappled with the question of public kindergarten.
All towns are concerned about rising costs associated with public education.
If local families don't fill out and return forms, which are arriving in the mail now, our communities will lose out on their fair share of federal funds distributed each year. In the last census, 4.5 million people were missed, including more than 2 million children. The census will also play a big role in how political strength is distributed in the state. We all want a government that responds to the needs of all its citizens. By returning the census form and pushing state officials to allow the use of adjusted census figures, an individual can participate in the redistricting process and help build the power of working families.