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Nancy Crompton

Imagine what we might have had

BRATTLEBORO-Imagine an American Fair constructed in the Heartland with pavilions hosted by each of the 50 states.

Imagine billionaires responding to a wish list and ponying up for software to efficiently connect states with resources, sort out parking, shuttles, and housing for guests, offer updated information, and imagine them footing the bill for attendance by Americans with disabilities, veterans, children.

Imagine American music showcased in days-long multistage performances, featuring the distinct sounds of shape-note singing, blues, jazz, gospel choirs, symphonies, pop stars, scores from beloved movies.

Imagine pavilions devoted to the cultures of the Native peoples of America, African Americans, Latin Americans, and more.

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If ICE comes, will we be ready?

BRATTLEBORO-Will Brattleboro be prepared to defend its citizens against an unlawful, white supremacist, extrajudicial security force, should ICE come to Vermont? What are the recommendations from the chief of police? What protections against unlawful kidnapping can be prepared now? Can the Selectboard set some requirements like using body cameras,

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Free the drugs - one idea to address our collective trauma

WEST BRATTLEBORO-Free the drugs. I suggest the state of Vermont offers free drugs administered by trained medics from mobile vans. People with addictions can be invited, educated, and administered free drugs. If these patients show interest, then alternative medications and other modalities to control and end addiction can be...

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