Editorial: Gov. Scott’s one-sided story

Last year, Phil Scott took the lead on education reform and he spent his address on Wednesday championing that reform. But he tells a partial story.

“I want to give folks an update on what might be on the legislative agenda, as well as share my perspective on the issues.”

“I’d had it with hearing about yet one more thing anyone over 40 can’t, shouldn’t, or won’t do.”

“Our daughter’s first Christmas is now more than a week in the rear view mirror, and we’re all still recovering.”

“I hope to engage in thoughtful problem solving on the major issues we are facing.”

“Over the past few weeks you may have driven by individuals holding ‘Signs of Fascism’ in Middlebury. This is why.”

“Just because population growth has been our history does not mean that it is desirable.”

“We choose and shape the future we desire.”

I am a huge fan of solar power. It is a fantastic option, and it has improved dramatically. However, it has intrinsic limitations in Vermont’s winter.

“Debating memories is silly, really. Our memories are personal and unique.”

“With troubling news seeming to swirl all around us, keeping the faith can feel like no small task.”

“Social Security isn’t a handout — it’s a promise that millions of us older Americans who have paid it into with every paycheck.”

“We are still, days later, in the thrall of what we later agreed was one of the finest pieces of theater either of us has ever seen in our respective 80 years.”

“When anyone in our community gets sick, they should see a doctor — period. That’s what equal dignity looks like.”

“Lies and deceptions are the expected and acceptable manner in which [Donald Trump] conducts his transactional life.”