Letters

Published
September 8, 2015

Letter to the editor: U.S. was justified using atomic weapons in Japan

Petros Panagakos’ letter to the editor of Aug. 30 (“Effects of atomic bombs outlasted end of WWII”) states “the bombings were unnecessary and inherently immoral.” It’s quite possible that Panagakos and I are alive today because those atomic bombs were dropped. Panagakos served with the army of occupation in Japan. I was a seaman on […]
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September 8, 2015

Letter to the editor: Subway needs to pressure suppliers to drop antibiotics

Subway recently stated in Nation’s Restaurant News that it has been “working toward the elimination of antibiotics” in its products. Although encouraging, the statement falls short of a formal policy with deadlines. If Subway were to make it clear that it will buy only meat not raised on antibiotics, suppliers will know precisely what’s needed […]
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September 8, 2015

Letter to the editor: Clinton exchange shows her savvy for effecting change

Having spent much of the last 50 years on electoral politics and lawmaking, I appreciated Greg Kesich’s Sept. 2 op-ed, “Clinton caught telling the truth to Black Lives Matter activists.” Kesich, commenting on Hilary Clinton’s exchange with activists on how social change is achieved – change hearts or change minds – said, “She came across […]
Published
September 7, 2015

Letter to the editor: Trucking is a vital engine powering Maine economy

Trucks – we see them every day. We ride alongside them on Interstates 95 and 295, major local thoroughfares for commerce in the Pine Tree State. The professional truck drivers we see on our roads are delivering the items we rely on every day: food, clothing and medical supplies to counties and towns throughout the […]
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September 7, 2015

Letter to the editor: Pay heed to depletion of Maine’s aquifers

It is still summer in Maine. Residents and vacationers flock to Maine’s streams, rivers and lakes. We have been lucky for the past several years to have an abundance of rain and snow to sustain Maine’s aquifers. One does not have to look too far to see the devastating effects of lack of rain and […]

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September 7, 2015

Letter to the editor: Senate majority leader hypocritical on Iran deal

Mitch McConnell’s claim that President Obama is politicizing the debate over the Iran nuclear treaty is particularly hypocritical, even for the Senate majority leader. I recall the memoirs of President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, who each told of being approached by McConnell in 2006. Concerned about Republican losses in the midterm elections, McConnell […]
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September 7, 2015

Letter to the editor: Businesses should pay all workers living wages – it’s common sense

Regarding all the chit-chat, both pro and con, about raising the minimum wage in Portland, here’s the bottom line: Any business that cannot afford to pay all of its employees a basic living wage doesn’t deserve to stay in business. ‘Nuff said. P.S. If I were ever to run for public office, my campaign slogan […]
Published
September 6, 2015

Letter to the editor: We must stop blaming tragedies on mental illness

Blaming mental illness supports no one. NAMI Maine respects the emotional need to understand why horrible tragedies happen. But far too often, our society looks for an easy answer. As hard as it may be to accept, there are no easy answers when it comes to mental illness. Forced medication is not a solution – […]
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September 6, 2015

Letter to the editor: Throughout history, humans have adapted to climate change

Some people are greatly worried about the effects of climate change. It may be, however, that the predicted dire consequences may not actually happen. Humans have adapted and lived successfully for many thousands of years in a very wide range of local climates from hot humid tropics and hot dry deserts, over the entire temperate […]
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September 6, 2015

Letter to the editor: Employ equivalent terms for activists on abortion issue

The Planned Parenthood commentary by Sarah Collins (“Taking sides at Planned Parenthood,” Aug. 30) took most of the front page of last Sunday’s Insight section. Will the other side of the opinion be provided the same amount of space? Calling protesters who were quietly trying to dissuade anyone from aborting a life “anti-abortion” implies they […]

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