I use an abbreviation of my name for posting for personal privacy and security reasons I think all online posters should consider. It is in no way an attempt to hide behind a false name or distance myself from my comments. Since politics intrudes on nearly every Patch discussion, it's worth stating that I've been a nonpartisan voter since my first poll visit. I consider most political labels meaningless and have little patience with those who forcibly assign them to others. I have less patience with those who think a self-chosen label represents a complete statement of political position and requires no further explanation. I greatly prefer reading posts that appear to come from the individual's own mind and show signs of having been thought about, rather than postings where a few short slogans or code words are supposed to convey meaning. I am a champion of keeping discussions close to the original topic and the comments relevant to that topic. This puts me at deep odds with those who think every topic and every open comment box is a place to dump a generic rant about their pet issue. Especially when it's the same rant, word for word, day after day. Contribute something original and relevant when you post... if that's asking too much, maybe you need another hobby.
Jim G. commented on article "Library Project Advocate Gets 177 Petition Signatures" in Government May 21, 2013 at 03:17 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Rockville Bank CEO: "A Remarkably Successful Year"" in Business May 21, 2013 at 01:52 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Library Project Advocate Gets 177 Petition Signatures" in Government May 21, 2013 at 01:49 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Resident Trying to Push the Library Issue Onto the November Ballot" in Government May 16, 2013 at 03:29 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Resident Trying to Push the Library Issue Onto the November Ballot" in Government May 16, 2013 at 03:17 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Resident Trying to Push the Library Issue Onto the November Ballot" in Government May 16, 2013 at 08:56 am
Jim G. commented on article "The Homestead is on the Market" in Real Estate May 14, 2013 at 06:33 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Study Finds It May Be Cheaper to Eat Out Than To Cook At Home" in House & Home May 12, 2013 at 05:56 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Tell Us: Should a Permit be Required to Take Prom Pictures on the Green?" in Tell Us May 11, 2013 at 12:10 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Tell Us: Should a Permit be Required to Take Prom Pictures on the Green?" in Tell Us May 11, 2013 at 10:03 am
Jim G. commented on article "Tolland Dunkin' Donuts Hosts Open House On Saturday" in Around Tolland May 9, 2013 at 06:40 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Study Shows Roundup Residue in Food May be Linked to Cancer and Other Diseases" in Going Green May 9, 2013 at 10:38 am
Jim G. commented on article "Tolland Budget Passes Easily" in Government May 8, 2013 at 04:37 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Tolland Budget Passes Easily" in Government May 8, 2013 at 08:41 am
Jim G. commented on article "Going Green: How to Make Your Own Laundry Soap" in Going Green May 7, 2013 at 04:56 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Regional Police Roundup: Panty Pinchers Make Off with $1,770 in Stolen Underwear" in Police & Fire May 7, 2013 at 09:20 am
Jim G. commented on article "Regional Police Roundup: Panty Pinchers Make Off with $1,770 in Stolen Underwear" in Police & Fire May 6, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Regional Police Roundup: Panty Pinchers Make Off with $1,770 in Stolen Underwear" in Police & Fire May 6, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Two Polling Places Featured for Tuesday's Budget Vote" in Government May 6, 2013 at 11:01 am
Jim G. commented on article "PB & J: Make it healthier!" in KIDDIE WAVE May 4, 2013 at 02:12 pm
Jim G. commented on article "You Ask, Patch Listens: 'Towns Nearby' is Back!" in Around Tolland May 2, 2013 at 11:18 am
Jim G. commented on article "Pilot Breakfast Program Coming to Tolland Middle School" in Schools April 30, 2013 at 05:18 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Could Cicadas Be the Perfect Summer Snack?" in Going Green April 28, 2013 at 11:14 am
Jim G. commented on article "Open Letter to Council-Person Gill" in Jeff Champagne's Blog April 23, 2013 at 09:29 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Open Letter to Council-Person Gill" in Jeff Champagne's Blog April 23, 2013 at 04:50 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Open Letter to Council-Person Gill" in Jeff Champagne's Blog April 23, 2013 at 03:11 pm
Jim G. commented on article "Connecticut Will Be Abuzz When 17-Year Cicadas Emerge in June" in Around Tolland April 22, 2013 at 10:14 am
