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PublishedMarch 20, 2012
Trickle-down economics by GOP still doesn’t work
The Republican Party has been preaching the same trickle-down voodoo economic policy ever since the robber barons and their minions, the Radical Republicans (the name they chose for themselves), took over the party in 1880, forcing the Lincoln Republicans out of the party. Just give the money to the rich and they will invest it […]
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PublishedMarch 20, 2012
LURC reform bill, as written, will cause real mess
For those who care about the future of Maine, including its natural resources and its economy, the proposed changes to the Land Use Regulation Commission raise serious questions. LURC has managing land use in half of Maine for decades with varying success. Chronically understaffed and overtasked, it is no wonder LURC comes under fire by […]
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PublishedMarch 20, 2012
Letter ignores Iran’s statements about Israel
John R. Merrill, in his March 12 letter, “Republicans want to prod Obama into Iranian war,” seemed to ignore Iran’s statements and actions when he said that, “The idea that Iran would ever attack either Israel or the United States is nonsense.” Iran has stated publicly that Israel should be wiped off the map, and […]
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PublishedMarch 19, 2012
DHHS commissioner needs time, support
The Department of Health and Human Services, formerly the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services, previously the Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation, aka the Department of Mental Health and Corrections has been under fire recently, Commissioner Mary Mayhew in particular. Even the multiple reorganizations and name changes reflect the complexity of the issues […]
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PublishedMarch 19, 2012
Freedom of speech lets me say homosexuality is a sin
First of all, I want to declare my right of freedom of speech. That is my right under the Constitution. I respect homosexuals and gay persons to theirs. I read an article about gay marriage in Maine and how it should be voted on by the people of Maine. I am a heterosexual and believe […]
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PublishedMarch 19, 2012
Trial of ‘Augusta Nine’ a colossal waste of money
A trial will take place soon in Kennebec Superior Court. It bothers me that it’s happening at all. I’m most distressed about how our government chose to deal with sincere and peaceful demonstrators who maintained a vigil to object to a political environment that holds corporate well-being above individual well-being. A small group of so-called […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2012
Basic dental supplies cost about $3 per month
I do not understand the hue and cry about a so-called dental health crisis, which even many dentists deny is a problem. “The problem is not in our stars (or dental facilities), but in ourselves.” Most Maine kids go to school and somewhere in the public system, if no where else, at least minimum oral […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2012
Washington student seeks info about Maine for report
Hello readers! My name is Robert Brones, and I really need your help. I can guess you are all, like, “Oh my gosh! This little kid wants my help? It’s no big deal!” But for me, this is a huge deal. We are having state reports, for two months long. Also, I’m aiming for an […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2012
Decision to sub Doonesbury mind-boggling, offensive
Who’s afraid of a comic strip? Apparently the less-than-courageous editorial board of the newspaper. It seems an issue that was decided to be a legal practice in this country almost 40 years ago is too hot to handle for this paper. How discussion in any form about this issue is so “potentially offensive” as to […]
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PublishedMarch 18, 2012
Use money saved this winter on fixing roads
I have an idea for the cities and towns that are stating that they have saved money from the lack of snowfall. How about they all purchase an abstract piece of art like the one in the concourse in Waterville? Seriously, did we really need that? I am still amazed with the amount of money […]
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