Letters

Published
October 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Ailing patients could use cannabis

I am a Maine registered nurse, and I support “yes” on Question 1. “Marijuana” (cannabis) is an herb that has been safely used for thousands of years. This herb creates homeostasis in the body, and it is physiologically impossible to overdose from cannabis. We have a strong medical cannabis program in Maine, yet there are […]
Published
October 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Legal pot may be good, ballot initiative isn’t

Marijuana legalization is good for Maine, but Question 1 is not good for Mainers. Most medical marijuana users have chosen large dispensaries for medication and the majority are owned by one out-of-state corporation. A growing minority have turned to their local farmers, known as caregivers, and found them to be a superior option. Question 1 […]
Published
October 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Potential dangers are still largely unknown

Those supporting a vote to approve the sale of marijuana for recreational purposes argue that there is no difference between marijuana and alcohol, and they should be treated the same – regulated and taxed. Their effect on the human body is not the same, and, most important is the fact that there is currently no […]
Published
October 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Opiates bad enough, don’t worsen problem

We all know that Maine has a drug epidemic that is growing and uncontrolled. Why does the state want to legalize marijuana as a recreational drug? A “yes” vote on Question 1 will only lead to more drug issues. I can’t believe Mark Dion, with all his experience, is advertising for “yes” on Question 1. […]
Published
October 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Driving while stoned is deadly in Northwest

Re: legalizing marijuana. Data from the auto club (AAA) show that the percentage of drivers in fatal crashes who recently used marijuana more than doubled in the state of Washington after the legalization of the drug. This means that one-sixth of Washington drivers involved in fatal crashes tested positive. Frankly, why one would encourage the […]

Published
October 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Restricting Medicaid is murderous

Gov. LePage has recently told us that advocating for a higher minimum wage is “attempted murder” because of its alleged impact on seniors’ budgets. Applying his logic, what is the blocking of Medicaid expansion, which would provide health care to 70,000 Mainers and has been documented to save lives? John Kaminski Portland
Published
October 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Maine’s marginal tax rate needn’t be even higher

I oppose Question 2, the 3 percent tax increase on income over $200,000, for two very different reasons: • The distribution of the money if this passes would be upside down, with wealthy districts getting more and rural districts getting less. I have heard supporters say we should pass this and let the Legislature fix the […]
Published
October 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Wealthy wouldn’t flee state over 3 percent tax increase

I’m writing to support a “yes” vote on Question 2. The argument that this surcharge will cause professionals and the wealthy to move out of Maine and discourage those same groups from moving here has no facts to support it. The fortunate people earning over $200,000 (after deductions) are not going to leave their jobs […]
Published
October 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: Legalizing pot for adults would cause no harm

I have worked in the medical cannabis industry for nearly two decades, and I am voting “yes” on Question 1 to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana for adults. I remember when everyone in the medical marijuana community supported legalization. We always believed it was unjust to arrest and punish people for possessing cannabis. Last year […]
Published
October 29, 2016

Letter to the editor: No myth: Fluoridated water preserves teeth

I was born and raised in Biddeford. I left in 1977 to pursue my education and returned in 1988, having earned my degree in dentistry. I was pleased to see that the community had voted to supplement our community drinking water with fluoride. As a dental student, and as a dentist in the Air Force, […]

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