Is something wrong with this picture? The state of Maine raises taxes on hundreds of food products, then announces its plan to cut the price of many alcohol products – and wonders why alcohol-related deaths and abuse go up.

Come on, people. Smarten up!

Nancy Welch

Dayton

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