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'There are 400,000 Ferris Buellers Not In School'

A look at some of the comments left by Patch account holders.

Weston Selectmen OK Controlled Deer Hunt

“I am concerned that there are people with misplaced anger issues carrying guns. Is anyone paying attention here?” –

Wilton’s New School Buses—Now More Magic

 “At least we are not Chicago where there are 400,000 Ferris Buellers not in school.” –

Meet His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama  

“Hope I can see him...'peace and forgiveness'...that's really all that's needed.” –

Letter to the Editor: 'It's About Time the Aldermen Come Clean'

“This shouldn't be a Republican or Democrat issue! Transparency is just a good fiscal responsibility to the residents of Shelton & Huntington who are being asked to approve more money, when they don't know where and how the original money was spent. Would you probably ask the same of your children before you gave them more allowance money.” –

Future Gas Station Property Bought for $1.1 Million

"Welcome to Stratford...The Dunkin Donuts capital of the world!!” - Craig Budnik on the Stratford Patch Facebook page 

Scandals Beg Question: Should the State Do More to Oversee Tax Collection?

“No amount of certification will guarantee honesty.” -

Staples Field Lights Tested, Ready to Go 

“I hope the Sunshine Law will reveal the overall cost of Friday Night Lights.” –

Proposed Firearm Ordinance Scrapped by Committee

“We came. They listened. At this point, I'm happy with the direction this is going: no change.” –

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Eric T Gray May 17, 2013 at 03:54 pm
Jessica, what do you mean 'when society lets them down'? I'm struggling to understand what you areRead More trying to convey... Please elaborate if you can.
Most Popular Poster May 17, 2013 at 02:03 pm
"Bethel teachers are not only educating students, but when society lets kids down, it’sRead More teachers who step in to fill the gap." Explain to me how an average salary of $60,000 per year for working 183 days during that year and an EXTREMELY generous retirement package (compared to the 240 a year the rest of us have to work) considered "society letting them down"?
Most Popular Poster May 17, 2013 at 09:42 am
It was a great job Mike and the EDC did on keeping the jobs from Cannondale from leaving Bethel. TooRead More bad Paul Z. won't have the guts to ask you about it on this "lively" show.
Princess Pea May 17, 2013 at 12:26 am
Billy: Since I don't own a beat up 1998 Honda (rather, a non-beat up, rather nice, rather newRead More European sedan) does that mean I would have been immune to the seduction of the reduction in my property taxes? Just trying to follow your logic here...