Letters
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PublishedOctober 15, 2017
Letter to the editor: Whistleblower’s resignation from Interior troubling
The scientist from Maine was an important voice warning about global climate change.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2017
Letter to the editor: Inheritance tax is one of only checks on class lines
“Entitlements” are frequent objects of criticism. This label generally includes government payments such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (also known as food stamps) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families – “welfare.” Critics argue that such programs foster dependency, tend to keep people in their place in the socioeconomic ladder and […]
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Letter to the editor: Proposed Israel boycott ban violates right to free speech
A measure introduced in Congress this year tries to silence one side of the debate.
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Letter to the editor: History’s great men knew guns protected citizens
Without citation, Brad Smith of Cumberland recently stated, in a letter to the editor of this publication (Oct. 10), that “over the next decade, approximately 300,000 Americans are going to die because of gun violence.” He laid the blame on “the American obsession with guns and gun rights.” Mr. Smith supports the erosion of the […]
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Letter to the editor: Brunelle is progressive, informed and hard-working
I am writing in support of at-large Portland City Council candidate Joey Brunelle. I’ve observed Joey for the past two years as he has evolved into a committed civic leader and a reasoned voice for progressive change. He has worked tirelessly to gain both deep knowledge regarding the issues Portland faces and a wide breadth […]
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Letter to the editor: LaCasse is committed to city’s diversity and vitality
I am writing to express my support for Bree LaCasse for the at-large seat on the Portland City Council. Bree’s love and passion for Portland have spanned her lifetime. She has chosen to live on the same street where she grew up and sends her son to Reiche School, just like his mom. She has […]
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PublishedOctober 14, 2017
Letter to the editor: Let’s sing anthem at more venues than just sports arenas
Why is it that the national anthem is sung only at sporting events? Why not sing it at official government proceedings? The president could lead Congress in a rousing rendition of it at the start of his State of the Union Address. I’d love to hear President Trump take a stab at it. The Supreme […]
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
Letter to the editor: Vote to expand Medicaid so older Mainers can afford care
Republican state Rep. Karen Vachon, in her column weighing in against Medicaid expansion (Oct. 5), is correct that a low-income 30-year-old may currently get very affordable health insurance. What she fails to mention is that these rates skyrocket for those between 50 and 65 who are low-income and don’t qualify for traditional Medicaid. Current rates […]
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
Letter to the editor: In considering gun laws, ignore National Rifle Association
After the shooting tragedy in Las Vegas, I got out my booklet on the Constitution of the United States of America. I reviewed the section on legislation: how federal laws are made here in America. Nowhere does it say that the National Rifle Association shall have the authority to make laws concerning firearms. The Rev. […]
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PublishedOctober 13, 2017
Letter to the editor: Use ranked-choice voting in all Maine elections where it’s legal
Americans have the right and the duty as citizens to vote in local, state and national elections. Voters in Maine recognized the importance of having their opinions and levels of support of candidates truly count when we approved ranked-choice voting last year. The Maine Legislature should honor this citizen-initiated law. Since the Maine Supreme Judicial […]
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