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to Elon Musk for giving Sandy Hook conspiracy theorist Alex Jones privileges to use X again. Musk said he based his decision on a poll he conducted on the social media platform, which may be indicative of how the X audience has shifted in the wake of recent controversies. Musk once proclaimed in a tweet that he had “no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame.” He may discover that some of X’s supporters show little mercy as well. to lawmakers who say they will hold off on crafting legislation in response to the Connecticut State Police ticket writing scandal until they have results from several investigations. This is a serious matter, as indicated by a federal grand jury’s participation in the process. But no reforms can be initiated without knowing if and how the process failed. Of course, such delays will just put more pressure on supervisors to ensure there are no future anomalies. to the looming threat of potential violence that has led to increased security at synagogues, mosques and Jewish and Islamic community centers. Places such as these should be havens of safety, not potential targets. And having to prepare for the worst not only adds significantly to their operating expenses, but to the workload of local police. It’s also necessary, as the Anti-Defamation League has charted a 400 percent increase in antisemitic incidents between Oct. 7 and Oct. 23, compared with the same period from 2022. to a disturbing trend of street takeovers in Connecticut. Incidents occurred in four towns, North Haven, Shelton, Milford and West Haven. These were not minor gatherings. The estimated 1,500 cars in North Haven jammed Interstate-91 and left holiday shoppers stranded in parking lots. These do not appear to be grassroots initiatives, as many of the license plates were from outside of Connecticut. Among other things, these activities jeopardize lives, as people suffering medical emergencies can be prevented from getting immediate help.