Letters

Published
June 20, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 20, 2010Proud of Democratic ideals

I am a Democrat and a liberal who voted for Libby Mitchell in this year’s primary election. I was angered to read Richard Connor’s glib dismissal of me as wanting “someone who will fix their problems at all costs,” want their problems and those of their neighbors to go away, and wanting “government salve for […]
Published
June 19, 2010

More letters to the editor, June 19, 2010Assessing the cost of oil dependence

The letters of June 10 expressed urgency about shedding our oil addiction. A few points: 1) Hydrogen is not an alternative fuel; it is a fuel-delivery package possibly more efficient than those used currently. Energy is obtained from its recombination with oxygen. Separating hydrogen from oxygen requires energy — more than you get back, according […]
Published
June 19, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 19, 2010Fearing LePage, loathing ‘tax reform’

I’m scared. No, not by global warming, though I know it’s happening. Not by the Gulf oil spill and the cancerous dispersants that will be passing Maine on their way to England. And certainly not by gays in the military; gays have served courageously in militaries since the beginning of warfare. Nope, I’m terrified of […]
Published
June 18, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 18, 2010Sheriff shows heart by allowing vigil

I want to express my deep gratitude to Cumberland County Sheriff Mark Dion for letting the community hold a vigil for Selvin Arevalo on May 26 outside the Cumberland County Jail. Dion and his staff provided a safe space for the vigil, which was an important step in advocating for Arevalo’s release from detention and […]
Published
June 17, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 17, 2010Pest-killing chemicals carry high price

• Page A3 headline, The Portland Press Herald (May 17): “Study links ADHD with pesticides.” • General inquiry: “Where have all the songbirds gone?” • Researchers pursue possible reasons for the seeming increase in asthma cases. • Are pollen and other allergies becoming more prevalent? My question: Are too many of the above and other […]

Published
June 17, 2010

More letters to the editor, June 17, 2010Don’t dismiss the old before it’s clear that new is better

It was perversely satisfying to read in the paper that one of the buildings that ruined the view of the downtown skyline from 295 and west has serious financial problems (“Bayside Village in default, bank says,” June 4). Seems like just punishment for a silly project. If I wanted the feeling of driving through downscale […]
Published
June 16, 2010

Letters to the editor:Safety prescription from Doctor Dad

I will celebrate Father’s Day with my daughter by wading in the ocean or taking a bike ride. I am a pediatrician, and the fathers of many of my patients will do the same. I am thrilled to see my daughter and my patients thrive and grow, and I want to keep them safe from […]
Published
June 15, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 15, 2010:Oil and energy policy a volatile mix

It’s getting harder to keep track of who’s on first in efforts to address the issue of climate change. Does Congress have the lead with ambitious legislation introduced by Sens. John Kerry, D-Mass., and Joe Lieberman, I-Conn.? Is it the Environmental Protection Agency, which recently released a rule to regulate greenhouse gas emissions? Or is […]
Published
June 14, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 14, 2010Move narcotics out of pharmacies

It’s time to move morphine and opiated drugs out of the pharmacies. The last thing (I am sure) future pharmacists ever thought of when they were seeking their degree in college was that they would be looking down the barrel of a gun during work. But, like so many drugstores that have witnessed recent robberies […]
Published
June 12, 2010

Letters to the editor, June 12, 2010Arizona law addresses real problem

It is time for true Americans to stand up for the Constitution and the laws of this amazing country. We are faced with a serious problem: illegal immigration. The U.S. government has refused to deal with this issue for decades. Arizona spends approximately $1.5 billion on issues dealing with illegals. Therefore, Arizona decides to enforce […]

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