Letters

Published
January 19, 2019

Letter to the editor: House Republicans demonstrate hypocrisy

For Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to vote unanimously to condemn the white nationalist language and ideas of Rep. Steve King, while remaining virtually silent on the same language and ideas spouted and espoused by the leader of their party, is the height of hypocrisy. Have they no shame? Oh, of course not. […]
Published
January 19, 2019

Letter to the editor: Restoring progress: a need for change

I agree with Jack Kartez when he writes in his Jan. 15 Maine Voices column about the importance of working for a brighter future in Maine, making it clear that “civil discourse and good negotiation over tough issues produce better and creative outcomes, and they also build the capacity and willingness to keep on doing […]
Published
January 18, 2019

Letter to the editor: Jesuits offer lame excuse for handling of priests accused of sex abuse

They didn't need 'best practices to handle these violations' to know that police should be called and children should be protected from further attacks.
Published
January 18, 2019

Letter to the editor: Fisherman’s co-op buyers can be trusted to do the right thing

Re: “Pending sale of Pine Point Fisherman’s Co-op raises development concerns” (Jan. 15): The buyers, the Bayleys, have been a fixture of this area for decades. They have developed their business using local staff and many college students, providing them much-needed employment. Their restaurants serve good food and, whether on their pier or in the […]
Published
January 18, 2019

Letter to the editor: Show compassion for those dealing with disease of addiction to opioids

Gov. Mills’ plan to appoint a coordinator of Maine’s approach to the opioid crisis is heartening. Addiction is a disease, and opioid addiction is one of the most difficult and devastating, with far-reaching consequences for all. Let’s start with understanding the role of compassion and dignity, and work toward education, decriminalization and safe consumption to […]

Published
January 18, 2019

Letter to the editor: Democrats love to spend, until Trump has a project he wants funded

Maine residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were able to collect their February benefits on Jan. 17. Meanwhile, U.S. Coast Guard personnel, in Maine and elsewhere, go without pay. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives (Democrats) love to spend money, but it is President Trump in all aspects who they oppose. So […]
Published
January 18, 2019

Letter to the editor: National emergency is not on border – it’s arrogance in Washington

There is a national emergency, but it’s not at the southern border – it’s in Washington, D.C. Astounding how members of Congress and the administration can jump on planes and head home or elsewhere for their long weekends and expect unpaid air-traffic controllers in high-stress jobs and underpaid Transportation Security Administration personnel to work without […]
Published
January 17, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine could help federal workers by offering interest-free loans

One way in which the state of Maine might help during the federal shutdown is to provide interest-free loans to federal workers who are going without pay. These could be granted based on pay stubs, and deposited directly to workers’ bank accounts, to be repaid within a month of the end of the shutdown. This […]
Published
January 17, 2019

Letter to the editor: President Trump has mandate to build border wall

Americans elected him with the expectation that he'd follow through, and members of Congress should honor their constituents' wishes.
Published
January 17, 2019

Letter to the editor: Women’s March a show of unity for divided U.S.

For several years, I have felt our nation become increasingly divided. Many political issues are driving a wedge between families, friends, neighbors and communities, but societal issues are creating a deeper rift in our country. When people ask why I march, I march for unity. Coping with a divided country, I find faith in the […]

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