Letters

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April 12, 2015

Letter to the editor: Frank unfair to those who object to same-sex marriage

Re: “The end of legally sanctioned homophobia may finally be in sight” (April 5): Columnist Barney Frank’s rhetoric is offensive. He describes those who affirm natural marriage between a male and a female, as well as those who would protect a person’s religious liberty, as “anti-gay” (two times), “anti-LGBT,” “biased” and “bigots.” He also uses […]
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April 12, 2015

Letter to the editor: Solar-power article failed to include taxpayers’ costs

The recent Maine Sunday Telegram article about a retired engineer’s solar-powered home (“Maine’s energy forecast: Partly sunny, clouded by questions,” April 5) left some big questions unanswered. The article says the solar panel installation cost $34,000 “after government rebates.” Well, how much are those rebates? Shouldn’t we taxpayers know how much we’ve invested in this […]
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April 12, 2015

Letter to the editor: Vaseline incident raises questions about need to terminate meeting

Re: “Our View: Twomey’s toss an outrageous way to show disapproval” (April 5): Your call for an apology from the Hon. Joanne Twomey makes a major point, but in itself might deserve an apology regarding your description of her as an “alleged adult.” I respect the Portland Press Herald and the editorial staff, and agree […]
Published
April 11, 2015

Letter to the editor: Veteran is proud to recite the Pledge of Allegiance

I am a four-year U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and one of the many thousands of Maine veterans. After being in foreign ports and returning to the good old USA, I would say to myself, “Thank God I’m an American and live in America.” I will proudly say the Pledge of Allegiance for […]
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April 11, 2015

Letter to the editor: Press Herald e-Edition keeps readers informed, connected

We were longtime residents of Cape Elizabeth before going south to the Caribbean, then to this little piece of tranquility in the midst of the overpowering South Florida region. Along the way, I have been fortunate enough to be able to get the e-Edition of the paper every day. The quality and scope of the […]

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April 11, 2015

Letter to the editor: Higher wages a moot point when workers’ hours are cut

Raising the minimum wage is a hot topic at the state and federal levels. I agree: Wages are way too low for the cost of survival today. I work two jobs, as do many others today. I like my toys, and if I want extras, I work for them. Let’s step back and play devil’s […]
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April 11, 2015

Letter to the editor: Cutler ‘vow’ on governor bid too late to fend off LePage

Well, thanks very much to Eliot Cutler (“Third run for governor? ‘No, I’ve taken a vow,’ “ April 2), but he’s a few years too late. And in this case, “better late than never” doesn’t really apply. His ill-advised actions in running for governor twice, in 2010 and again in 2014, caused a split in […]
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April 11, 2015

Letter to the editor: End excise tax tied to vehicle sticker price

When we buy a new or used vehicle, we pay the sales tax on the “bill of sale” amount. When we go to our local town or city hall to register the vehicle, the law requires that we pay the excise tax on the manufacturer’s suggested retail price or original window sticker price. In last […]
Published
April 10, 2015

Letter to the editor: Vaseline toss didn’t shut down meeting

I have just finished reading an editorial in the April 5 Maine Sunday Telegram (“Our View: Twomey’s toss an outrageous way to show disapproval”), and frankly, I am outraged and disappointed in your opinion. I was not at the forum in Saco during which Joanne Twomey confronted the governor, so I only know about it […]
Published
April 10, 2015

Letter to the editor: Ballot initiatives should be allowed for all or abolished

I am writing in response to “Wildlife policies by ballot under fire” (April 6). Does Maine really want to become a state where some of its residents are free to get enough signatures to place initiatives on the ballot, but others are prohibited by the state constitution from doing so? Either we allow all Maine […]

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