Mainstream media bias taints the truth

Letters to the Editor

Published
September 11, 2012

Mainstream media bias taints the truth

I think it is sad that many people have access only to the mainstream media. It limits their knowledge of what is going on as media bias taints the truth. The majority of media, TV, newspapers, magazines and radio seem to be liberals these days. They don't report on a lot of things they don't agree with or looks bad for their side, important things that people should know about.
Published
September 9, 2012

Same-sex couples have raised kids for a long time

In a recent letter to the newspaper (Sept. 2) Alan Sturtevant compares the love of gay and lesbian people to arson. This offhand insult is itself morally wrong, but beyond that it’s just silly, as anyone who’s actually known many gay folks knows. Among my friends are people in same-sex relationships; some are among the […]
Published
September 9, 2012

Electing King to Senate would set example for US

Imagine a campaign where staff and volunteers talk about issues. Imagine a campaign where Democrats, Republicans and independents are talking and working together. Imagine a candidate who welcomes your help without regard to your political affiliation. You don’t have to imagine for very long because Angus King has put together just such a campaign from […]
Published
September 9, 2012

Not voting is better than voting uninformed

Regarding Our Opinion on Aug. 8, “Attack on King really a defense of negative ad,” the newspaper’s editors chastise the Chamber of Commerce, Charlie Summers’ campaign, the Supreme Court and Congress for all the negativity. Seemingly shocked, they protest that “campaigns should show restraint,” explaining that with such negativity, a winner’s credibility may be so […]
Published
September 8, 2012

Why is independent Maine not a ‘swing state’?

As I watch the so-called “swing states” flicker between leaning blue and leading red, I can’t help but wonder why Maine, with its iconoclasm and fiercely independent tradition of strong public service, is not a swing state. Why are we considered to be a “blue state,” when the most reasonable position for a thinking voter […]

Published
September 8, 2012

RSU teachers unselfish in sacrificing portion of pay

Kudos to Regional School Unit 18 teachers for coming together in an unselfish way by sacrificing a portion of their pay for the good of their district and students (Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, Aug. 30).
Published
September 8, 2012

New mom wants to protect daughter from BPA

I am the proud mother of a 4-month-old baby girl named Evelyn.
Published
September 8, 2012

Gas prices rise as US exports refined products

As the political campaign heats up even more, much will be said about the country's energy independence and reliance on "foreign oil."
Published
September 8, 2012

Group seeks to provide quality virtual education

The article in Sunday's newspaper wrongly focuses on the for-profit status and lobbying ties of the virtual school educational service providers while failing to address the need for school choice for all of Maine's students.
Published
September 8, 2012

Dropping tax rates for rich meant the rest paid more

When I was a child, corporations and wealthy individuals paid far more taxes than they do today.

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