Letters

Published
June 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: Nemitz’s use of insults follows path set by president

If I admired President Trump, I would be upset, like Charles M. Todorich in last Sunday’s Another View guest editorial, about Bill Nemitz’s June 4 column calling our president “a weak man,” “a pathological liar,” “utterly lacking in moral fiber,” etc. But wait. Trump is the one who started using this sort of language against […]
Published
June 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: Finding needed balance as fellow countrymen

Many things can be true at once. COVID-19 should be taken seriously, but we should take every action possible to support the careful reopening of our country. The president was not always consistent in his remarks regarding coronavirus, but he allowed the federal government to marshal every available resource while maintaining the constitutional balance of […]
Published
June 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: When we talk about Juneteenth, let’s get it right

I have noticed so much coverage of Juneteenth, and it’s about time attention was paid; however, it’s so often lazily referred to as the day slavery ended in the United States. In fact, the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on Jan. 1, 1863, What Juneteenth observes is the much-delayed notice to slaves in Texas on June […]
Published
June 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: The smart money is on Jim Mattis – and Bill Nemitz

Re: “Another View: Press Herald to Trump supporters – go to hell,” by Charles M. Todorich (June 14): I refer Mr. Todorich to former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, who recently wrote, “Donald Trump is the first president in my lifetime who does not try to unite the American people – does not even pretend […]
Published
June 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: Police description, tactics should downplay force

I was struck by two things while watching the various Black Lives Matter protests and the reaction of police. First, it was clear that the police officers have not been adequately trained in how to get people to move without using force to do so. There are techniques that are often taught to people who […]

Published
June 21, 2020

Letter to the editor: Charges in Maine police shootings rare but not unheard of

The decision to review a fatal 2007 shooting in Waldoboro stirs memories of decisions by principled prosecutors in the 1970s.
Published
June 20, 2020

Letter to the editor: LGBT job ruling coverage fails to show balance, give Collins due credit

In a decisive victory for LGBT advocates, the Supreme Court recently ruled that gay, lesbian and transgender Americans can’t be fired based simply on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The landmark ruling was authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch and supported by Chief Justice John Roberts, who joined the four liberal justices including Elena Kagan […]
Published
June 20, 2020

Letter to the editor: Maine cyclists asked to watch out for those on foot

A Back Cove neighbor and walker asks riders to say ‘On your left’ when they come up behind a pedestrian or a runner.
Published
June 20, 2020

Letter to the editor: Systemic racism at heart of vast disparity in Maine COVID cases

Per the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, as of June 14, Black Mainers’ rate of COVID-19 infection is an astonishing 22 times the rate of white Mainers. Per 100,000 population, 2,943 black Mainers get COVID-19, versus 133 whites. No other state approaches this level of discrepancy. Where is the outrage? Blacks who […]
Published
June 20, 2020

Letter to the editor: ‘On this date’ Maine history feature both edifying, captivating

There’s at least one article I always look forward to when I pick up your newspaper. It’s “On this date,” written by retired newspaper editor Joseph Owen. Unlike most bicentennial events and activities that were planned to celebrate Maine’s 200th anniversary, it’s one that hasn’t been put off until next year. I especially enjoyed his […]

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