Reflections on the Peace March
By C. Keil, Lakeville
     My wife Angie and I decided to go to the peace march in Washington, DC on April 20 because we were so frustrated with watching an undefined and unwinnable "war on terror" go forward while the life support system of this planet is being systematically destroyed at an accelerating pace. Biz as usual for burning oil, more armaments and more nukes in space is not just economically and politically unsustainable, but certain death for many species. Better march.
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Rowland Commission Destined to Help Families
By Alan J. Spatafore, Torrington
     In fairness to the employees of the State of Connecticut’s family relations and family law offices, who are charged with protecting the best interests of our children and families during and after divorce, the staff of both systems have far too great a caseload to do their work as well as they would probably like. But an overworked staff is not the only problem with the family relations and family law systems. That is why Governor Rowland has established the Commission on Custody, Divorce and Children. The commission members recently held four public hearings in different parts of Connecticut to ask citizens, private interest groups and professionals how children’s best interests might be better served by the judiciary, family services and other state agencies. I have attended two of the public hearings, and both sessions were eye-openers for me. Following are some of the issues discussed at the public hearings.
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