Coming on the heels of the recent arrest of the Gilford school superintendent in Concord for assault and domestic violence assault, I appeared at the meeting of the Gilford School Board this past Monday evening, and the following are somewhat modified excerpts from my public remarks:
Norm Silber
The Current State of Leadership in the Gilford Schools
Gilford School Superintendent Kirk Beitler
(Concord Police mug shot via Concord Patch)
In our legal system and under our constitutional republic, an individual charged with any crime is presumed innocent unless and until convicted under a finding that the charged offense occurred beyond a reasonable doubt.
Is It Time for Cameras in the Classrooms of Our Government Schools?
This writer has previously opined on the critical need for actions in addition to the formal banning of the teaching of so-called “critical race theory” in our government (i.e., public) schools.
Some Thoughts on the Surfside Florida Building Collapse and Occupational Licensing
This writer, born and raised on the West Coast of Florida, and who ended up, much to his surprise, practicing law in Miami for about 40 years before finally being able to escape to New Hampshire (where he had been visiting frequently over that 40 year period), has some thoughts about the tragic collapse of the high rise condominium building in Surfside, Florida.
Formally Banning the teaching of Critical Race Theory in the Public Schools is Not Enough
Now that our Governor has signed HB2, the budget “trailer” bill, containing various “policy” matters, into law, and because HB2 as adopted now contains a version of the ban on teaching CRT in our schools that had originally been proposed as a standalone, stronger bill, there may be a tendency to relax with the notion … Read more
Nine Simple Rules for Effective Communication With Your Legislators
Since most communications to state representatives and state senators these days are via email, it might be helpful to consider some commonsense “rules” to make the expression of your views more effective.
Why I Am On Strike
I ran for and was elected to the NH House of Representatives (twice) as a Republican. I am not a Republican In Name Only. I support the platform of the New Hampshire Republican Party and I vote in accordance with its principles.
Turnabout Is Fair Play
This past weekend, this writer received an email from an organization calling itself “The Reproductive Freedom Fund of New Hampshire,” stating that Ruth Larson had made a donation to it “in honor of Norman Silber.”
Belknap Actually Lowers Taxes- This is not a joke!
Our late 3-term governor, Meldrim Thomson, coined the slogans “Low taxes are the result of low spending.” On this past Tuesday night, the Belknap County Delegation, comprised of all 18 of its elected state representatives, took that to heart, so for the first time in a long time the Belknap County taxes for this year … Read more
RINOs and “Moderate” Republicans
About 4 years ago, I mused in print about the term “moderate Republican” and what it might mean. And those musings were recently brought to mind again by an email from someone in my district who seemed to claim to be a “moderate Republican” and seemed to criticize me for calling out some as Republicans In Name Only (RINOs).
Momentary Republicans
Existing New Hampshire election law allows for anyone who has registered as “Undeclared” for their political party, sometimes called “independent” in other states, to request on primary election day a ballot to vote in a Republican party primary.
Another Government Boondoggle- Big Surprise.
It has recently been announced that the governor and Executive Council authorized the New Hampshire Bureau of Rails and Transit to enter into a $5,448,607 contract with a company in Manchester to undertake the development and engineering phases of the long-discredited project to bring commuter rail service to the Capitol Corridor between Lowell, Mass., and … Read more
Some of the Dangers of Social Media & the Internet
Dawn Johnson of Laconia is an elected member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and of the City of Laconia School Board. In an article appearing in the December 12 edition of the Laconia Daily Sun newspaper, it was reported that she had posted to her Facebook page certain materials that included a link … Read more
Lakes Region Sign Thief Makes It Nationally!
As many people know, the National Review, founded by the author William F. Buckley Jr. in 1955, known as the bible of American conservatism, is a conservative editorial magazine focusing on news and commentary pieces on political, social, and cultural affairs. Since its founding, the magazine has played a significant role in the development of … Read more
Why Are Our Taxes Used To Support Left Wing Propaganda?
Frontline is a so-called documentary series that appears from time to time on Public Broadcasting System (“PBS”) stations around the country, the most visible of which seems to be WGBH in Boston.
Event for Registered Republicans and Liberty-Loving Undeclareds
Close to the upcoming General Election on Nov. 3, Gilford and Meredith voters will have an opportunity to meet and greet many of the Republican candidates running in the Lakes Region at a house party at my home on Sunday, October 25, from 1 p.m to 5 p.m.
Why I Vote The Way I Do
As a past member of the New Hampshire House of Representative now seeking election once again, and as a past Chair of the Town of Gilford Budget Committee, I am sometimes asked for justification or criticized for my positions and votes on various issues before the NH House, the Belknap County Delegation, and the Gilford Budget Committee.
An electoral strategy for the appointment of the Supreme Court Justice
Speculation abounds about the upcoming nomination of an individual to take the place of the late Justice Ginsburg on the Supreme Court of the United States. Although the President has said that he will announce his nomination this coming Saturday at 5 PM, that he will appoint a woman to the position, and that the … Read more
Biden/Harris administration announces Supreme Court short list
With the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Biden/Harris administration has announced its list of prospective nominees to fill the now open seat on the country’s highest court. In keeping with their earlier announced intent to nominate a woman of color, the list is topped by Loretta Lynch and Susan Rice. And keeping in … Read more
Secretary of State’s office impedes candidate contact with absentee ballot voters.
Most candidates for public office in New Hampshire know that for a small fee they can obtain a complete list of all registered voters in their town providing names and addresses and party registrations. These are usually provided in electronic format such as Excel so that contacts by mail can be processed efficiently and inexpensively. … Read more