Do the lobstermen want the state of Maine to subsidize any foolish fight the lobstermen decide to pick? Where in the state constitution does it say that the state of Maine has to pay private citizens money to pick foolish fights?

Well, my neighbor won’t cut his maple trees that he uses to collect sap to make maple syrup. His trees block my view. He is adamant that his trees don’t block my view. Well, he’s wrong. So I looked around and tried to find the money I need to pay for the foolish fight I want to pick with my neighbor and, presto, I found it: the state of Maine.

It’s right there in the state constitution. Section 1 says I have a right to pursue and obtain happiness. His trees make me unhappy. OK, state of Maine. It’s time to make me happy; to give me money so I can pick a fight with my neighbor.

I know what the state is going to say when I ask them for the money I need to pick my foolish fight. “Go away!” will be the mildest rebuke. Isn’t that what the state of Maine should be saying to the lobstermen? Is their foolish fight more important than my foolish fight? Isn’t it time to tell the lobstermen to go away? I think so.

John E. Lavin
Gorham

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