I totally agree with Gail Raymond’s opinion expressed in her letter of Aug. 5 (“Lawmakers should outlaw tanning devices for young”), which documents the risks of tanning – with one exception.
She suggests the Legislature should “pass measures that would prevent young people from using indoor tanning devices.” I agree with that, too, but apparently she is unaware that in April 2013, Sen. Geoff Gratwick of Bangor, a physician, submitted just such a bill. It was then vetoed by Gov. LePage, who stated, “Maine parents can make the right decisions for their families.”
I suppose the same pseudologic could be applied to driving, alcohol use, voting and a number of other issues. In an ideal world, with ideal parents, it might work, but …
This is one more thing to consider as November approaches.
Richard K. Jennings, M.D.
Brunswick
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