RABIN is scared and it’s not because of Halloween

Submitted by Lauren Rabin

Our city shows its community spirit (pun intended!) around Halloween by creating inclusive experiences for all trick-or-treaters, no matter how spooky the decorations. However, it’s not Halloween or the decorations that are scary Me most this year.

What should scare us all is the upcoming elections for our House and Senate seats as we could have an overwhelming majority of Democrats representing our state if only 30% of our voters belong to the Democratic Party in the town of Greenwich. And unlike previous years, the same Democrats were absent from the raising of the Italian flag at the St. Lawrence Society’s Columbus Day dinner and the David Theis Awards.

The Democrats say we should vote for them because they have a “seat at the table,” meaning the minority party is not welcome unless you are in the majority party? Instead of talking about what they will do for the residents of Greenwich, one Democratic mailer after another simply attacks the other opponent. What a waste of money, but some candidates have plenty of it (one candidate’s campaign finance shows that over 50% of the money raised comes from OUTSIDE CT!). It’s not very reassuring to think that only wealthy people, or those with wealthy connections or families, should consider running for representative. We need representatives who will solicit feedback from all community members, regardless of party affiliation. I’m voting for Ryan, Tina, Paul and Tod, all in row B. I encourage you to do the same if you’re afraid Me.