Wow! A lot going on in the U.S.A. and Vermont these days!

We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the U.S. Capitol police who protected our government from violent terrorists trying to overthrow a fair and democratic election. I’m sure The Proud Boys and others are raising their beer steins somewhere and chanting, “what’s a few dead and injured police when you can get a presidential pardon”?

On another note, am I the only one who wonders how JD Vance feels after being kicked to the curb by the billion-dollar man Elon? And how do the voters for our current president feel about finding out after the election that they really voted for Elon Musk? Elon and the Tech Bros. What a band! Their number one hit, “Give Me a Piece of that Government” really rocks! And their B side, “Don’t Regulate Me,” is an unrivaled ode to greed and corruption. It is amazing what money can buy today. And they have so much in common with us regular people. Not!

Let’s talk about egg prices. When egg prices were high last year during president Biden’s term, it was Biden’s fault. And now that egg prices are higher, and in shorter supply, it’s still President Biden’s fault! How is that possible? Of course, neither president is responsible. It’s simply that 145 million birds have been slaughtered trying to save the rest of the national bird flock from bird flu. It’s the bedrock principle of capitalism, supply and demand. If you can’t get enough of something the price goes up. But hey, if you can’t blame a Democrat who can you blame?

Moving on to the local scene. Kudos to Governor Scott for a bold education proposal. It certainly won’t make everyone happy. But if Democrats, Republicans and the Governor can truly approach this 1st proposal with an eye toward compromise we might move forward toward a sustainable educational future for our children.

Gardner Merriam

New Haven