Letters to the Editor - Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel

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Letters to the Editor

Published
September 17, 2013

We’re losing meadows to encroaching weeds

Landowners beware: Weeds are encroaching on our land -- "pigweed," alders and multifloral rose to mention a few.
Published
September 17, 2013

Bikers not respectful; why should we respect them?

I've just finished reading the Sept. 5 letter from Joseph Rocque Jr., "Why are toy runs allowed to break the law?"
Published
September 17, 2013

Why does paper run such a bad photo of governor?

Why do you people always use the worst picture of our governor that you can find to use in your paper? You always seem to use better pictures of his opponents. Not prejudiced, are you?
Published
September 17, 2013

Where should we draw line on slippery slope?

Without a "classified briefing" about events in Syria, I lack the ability to have my questions answered or to make a truly informed judgment. I am reminded, however, of the events leading up to World War II and of how letting an evil get away with violating international norms and law only led to much greater troubles going forward.
Published
September 13, 2013

Hunger Action Month fights hunger in Maine

September is Hunger Action Month. This means summer is ending, the fall season is beginning and holidays are coming upon us faster than we may be prepared for.

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Published
September 13, 2013

Too many able-bodied park in handicapped spots

The other day I was at a local store waiting to check out and a couple of young women were in front of me. They had two carts of items, and I noted that they had a lot of groceries. One of them said they were shopping for a group home.
Published
September 13, 2013

Syrian chemical weapons could be from Iraq

President Barack Obama seems to have a lot of support to strike the Syrian military in response for its chemical weapons attack on its own civilians. The method of intervention for the U.S. in a foreign civil conflict is always a tricky one, but obviously the Syrian government crossed the line.
Published
September 12, 2013

Reasons to decline NRA’s invitation to join

Recently, I received in the mail an invitation to join the National Rifle Association.
Published
September 12, 2013

Veterans shouldn’t have to battle for help they need

While attending Windsor Fair to see our nephew in the lawn tractor pulling event, a group of veterans sat in front of us. Each of these veterans had lost a limb, or multiple limbs, in our recent war.
Published
September 12, 2013

Columnist shouldn’t boast about cutting pensions

Would Dan Demeritt (commentary, "If LePage channels his passion appropriately, GOP in good shape," Sept. 2) still sing the praises of the governor's accomplishments, including "billions saved in public pension obligations," if his Social Security benefits were cut?