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Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Another View: Pedestrians also are endangered by drivers using cellphones
The writer suggests finding a safe place to stop before texting or phoning.
Another View: For Joe Paterno, truth paints an uglier picture
The coach and others could have stopped a pedophile. Instead, they protected a reputation.
Another View: Court correctly upholds the right to lie, even when it’s about valor
Last Thursday, the Supreme Court struck down, in a 6-3 ruling, the Stolen Valor Act of 2005, which declared it a federal misdemeanor to falsely present oneself as a decorated military officer. Overlooked in the wake of the Obamacare decision, the court’s ruling in United States vs. Alvarez is a commendable reinforcement of the First […]
Another View: Farms’ use of antibiotics adds to ‘superbug’ risk
Voluntary guidelines about giving the drugs to food animals may not be sufficient.
Another View: Defense industry starts panicking as cuts loom
Last year, Republicans refused to raise taxes; now, they’re decrying a lower military budget.
Our View: Court’s work is done, lawmakers should act
It’s up to Maine to tailor a system that fits its needs within a new national framework.
Another View: Obama pulls a stunt to buy Latin votes before election
And the mandate shows his continued overreach by circumventing Congress.
Another View: Patent law needs to be brought into digital age
A court ruling last week in a case involving Apple and Motorola is a step in that direction.
Another View: Maine had already moved forward in health insurance
Misinformation and misleading statements about reform need to be corrected.