Letters

Published
April 2, 2019

Letter to the editor: Rep. Omar welcome to wear hijab in Congress

In response to letter writer Norma Stanley’s admonition that U.S. Rep. Ilham Omar stop wearing her hijab “and starting acting the part of a member of Congress and a citizen of the USA” (March 28), I’d encourage Ms. Stanley to review the U.S. Constitution. There is no dress code mentioned anywhere in Article 1 (which […]
Published
April 2, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine shouldn’t OK power line unless it’s buried

Regarding the Hydro-Quebec power line: I was pleased when it was defeated in New Hampshire. I do share Gov. Mills’ concern that we must act to reduce carbon pollution and that all alternatives involve compromise. Both New Hampshire and Vermont (which approved a plan) required burial of significant sections of the power line. Compromise: It’s […]
Published
April 2, 2019

Letter to the editor: Memo raises questions about Gov. Mills’ support for CMP project

The Central Maine Power corridor project is ill-advised for numerous reasons. In addition to causing the destruction of vast wilderness areas and watersheds, the project will not achieve the purported purpose of net carbon dioxide reduction. Additionally, none of the transmitted power benefits Maine citizens. This project was soundly defeated in New Hampshire. So, I […]
Published
April 2, 2019

Letter to the editor: Guns make U.S. safer (but so do background checks)

Every year in the United States, there are an estimated 500,000 to 3 million defensive firearms uses. Compare that to the 300,000 offensive uses by criminals, and we can begin to understand why some Americans feel so strongly about preserving the Second Amendment. By and large, guns protect America; they do more good than bad. […]
Published
April 2, 2019

Letter to the editor: Protect Maine farmers from ‘forever chemicals’

I was deeply saddened and upset to read about the discovery of toxic waste on Fred Stone’s farm in Arundel (March 22); the soil, groundwater and cows have all been polluted by harmful chemicals called PFAS. This farmer was following the advice of the state at that time and applying what he thought was safe […]

Published
April 1, 2019

Letter to the editor: Vision for Knightville should include skate park site

South Portland teens and young adults deserve access to a healthy outdoor activity.
Published
April 1, 2019

Letter to the editor: CMP project would spoil what makes Maine special

I would like to respond to Alec Ferguson of Kennebunkport, author of a March 21 letter regarding the Central Maine Power proposal for a transmission line cutting through Maine to help the people of Massachusetts with power. Mr. Ferguson, I think, spoke for a lot of us who love our state and don’t want to […]
Published
April 1, 2019

Letter to the editor: Democrats aren’t the ones trying to undermine the Constitution

I wanted to respond to Marc A. Thiessen’s March 22 column accusing Democrats of “declaring war on the Constitution.” It’s true that after Donald Trump’s 2016 election, which he lost by almost 3 million popular votes, many Democrats would like to abolish the Electoral College. When the Electoral College was adopted at the Constitutional Convention, […]
Published
April 1, 2019

Letter to the editor: Anti-Semitic, anti-free speech forces gaining ground

The following declared or potential presidential candidates refused to speak at this year’s American Israel Public Affairs Committee conference: Democrats Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Kirsten Gillibrand and independent Howard Schultz. I’m not a fan of AIPAC, but much has been made about Jews “controlling” American politics, which is an anti-Semitic […]
Published
March 31, 2019

Letter to the editor: Protect Maine marine ecosystem, reject Nordic Aquafarms

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