NewEnglandBlueberry
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_jdecreb wrote
Reply to comment by pahnzoh in A changing of the guard in Croydon, but school funding debate continues to simmer by NewEnglandBlueberry
What would you expect to happen if you joined a gated community and started using their pool, golfing on their course, booking parties in their activity rooms etc. and then refused to pay your fees? Would you whine about how they're stealing from you while you get evicted?
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_jdebxm7 wrote
Reply to comment by pahnzoh in A changing of the guard in Croydon, but school funding debate continues to simmer by NewEnglandBlueberry
I like it here and while we are able to continue to push back against the free staters and other abusers I will likely stay. What I don't like are tax dodgers who conspire to move to our communities and argue against solving real issues and instead make proposals that would legalize tax dodging, gut our social programs and leave those who need help to their own devices.
If the day comes that you guys are able to create your libertarian "utopia", I will probably be forced to leave and watch my once beautiful state burn from the outside. Luckily, as I said above, free staters are inspiring us to get involved.
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_jde7igb wrote
Reply to comment by pahnzoh in A changing of the guard in Croydon, but school funding debate continues to simmer by NewEnglandBlueberry
You get taxed to pay for the services that we as a community agreed we wanted. It's compulsive because if it's not some people will use the services without paying. If you don't like it, you are free to leave our community. Every club has it's dues and those who cheat are not welcome.
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_jdcdvfr wrote
Reply to comment by Darwins_Dog in A changing of the guard in Croydon, but school funding debate continues to simmer by NewEnglandBlueberry
He's being petty. Basically trying to argue that if they're going to fund education then they might as well spend all their money on it. I'm sure from their perspective it was a win: "See, people don't actually want to fund schools properly, they're just afraid of change."
The problem is that even if their proposed increase was sound, they have burned any trust they had in the community.
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_jdccr84 wrote
Reply to comment by lellololes in A changing of the guard in Croydon, but school funding debate continues to simmer by NewEnglandBlueberry
Totally agree, I plan to never have childen, but I happily support my tax dollars going to education and child care. They are the future of our state, country and planet. It's the right thing to do.
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_jdc4650 wrote
Reply to A changing of the guard in Croydon, but school funding debate continues to simmer by NewEnglandBlueberry
The one good thing I'll say about the free staters is that they are inspiring political participation. Can someone explain to me how free staters aren't just a bunch of tax dodgers who want to gut NH's already basic social programs and infrastructure investments? All I ever see from them is a "fuck you, I've got mine" mentality. I'm just so tired of it.
NewEnglandBlueberry t1_jaaxa1d wrote
Reply to comment by BelichicksBurner in Sadly, those calling this a win are wrong. by BelichicksBurner
Well darn. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it sounds like there isn't enough money to take care of everyone who is seeking emergency mental help so the current policy is to hold them if they seem like a danger to themselves or others at the ER until there are resources available at a hospital. Essentially, there aren't currently enough resources to handle everyone who needs help, no one wants to take responsibility for the unprofitable endeavor and the ERs have been forced to do what little they can. Now, whoever is behind these lawsuits wants to clear them out of ERs entirely.
Edit: I'll be keeping an eye on this and hopefully see where it goes in a month.
NewEnglandBlueberry t1_jaaolkp wrote
Wait, I'm confused. The order says they have a month to come up with a plan, not fix the issue. Am I misunderstanding what this means? It doesn't sound like they are demanding what you are describing?
NewEnglandBlueberry t1_jaa67u6 wrote
Reply to comment by HakaelDRC in Controversial opinión, but I do think the Nashua Center of Arts looks good in the city. by teddyjr32378
Alright, while I may be technically correct that it is a relatively high crime rate for the area (rural neighbors or not), I will concede that we're better than average relative to most similarly sized cities countrywide. I removed it from my comment.
NewEnglandBlueberry t1_jaa021h wrote
Reply to comment by HakaelDRC in Controversial opinión, but I do think the Nashua Center of Arts looks good in the city. by teddyjr32378
Compared to the surrounding area. Not as bad as Manchester, but bad enough to justify investing in public safety.
NewEnglandBlueberry t1_ja7z85d wrote
Reply to comment by dontpan1c in Controversial opinión, but I do think the Nashua Center of Arts looks good in the city. by teddyjr32378
Ah, that would make sense. No complaints if that's the case.
NewEnglandBlueberry t1_ja6db0b wrote
Reply to comment by Chromosis in Controversial opinión, but I do think the Nashua Center of Arts looks good in the city. by teddyjr32378
Stagnant economic growth, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, underfunded schools with high teacher turnover, and old outdated infrastructure. It's a good city, but there is a lot to improve.
NewEnglandBlueberry t1_ja5is20 wrote
Reply to Controversial opinión, but I do think the Nashua Center of Arts looks good in the city. by teddyjr32378
I thought it was a waste of money considering all of the bigger issues that Nashua has, but I agree, it does look nice.
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_j8l9lyk wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Milford School Board votes to consider all-stall restrooms after public debate by NewEnglandBlueberry
I think you accidentally replied in the wrong part of the thread.
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_j8f6dfy wrote
Reply to comment by Strict_Zebra_3585 in Milford School Board votes to consider all-stall restrooms after public debate by NewEnglandBlueberry
From what I understand, it was initially kicked off because one of the parents found out that there was a transgirl who was using the girls room. I don't know how many other trans kids go to this school. I do know that there is at least one transboy going there as well though.
To be perfectly clear, there have been no accusations or claims of impropriety (other than using the "wrong" restroom) from anyone which started this.
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_j8e6h0d wrote
Reply to comment by Ethanol_Based_Life in Milford School Board votes to consider all-stall restrooms after public debate by NewEnglandBlueberry
This is the way. Forget men & women bathrooms, let's get stand & sit bathrooms lol.
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_j8dd543 wrote
Reply to comment by Prestigious-Club-939 in Milford School Board votes to consider all-stall restrooms after public debate by NewEnglandBlueberry
Lol, silver lining for the pee shy I suppose.
NewEnglandBlueberry t1_ixb8s8j wrote
Reply to Any recommendations on where m to buy thanksgiving meals last minute in Nashua area? by teddyjr32378
I don't know about the quality, but Stop & Shop is offering full premade thanksgiving meals.
Sam's Club is also offering cooked turkeys and prepared sides. Worst case, you could always just get a ham (which comes precooked at any store) and grab the prepared sides almost anyone will inevitably have.
NewEnglandBlueberry t1_iu8wz9x wrote
I've always loved these types of illustrations. I had no idea this was our state tree! I swear they used to be all over the place, but I see less and less of them every year.
NewEnglandBlueberry OP t1_jdeoetr wrote
Reply to comment by Crepe_Cod in A changing of the guard in Croydon, but school funding debate continues to simmer by NewEnglandBlueberry
Then if someone does fix it they'll start demanding a fee higher than the original and claim it as a great victory for the free market. Meanwhile the people who originally lived there have been forced to move away because it's become too expensive to live there.