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Letters to the Editor
  • Published
    March 2, 2012

    Money and greed run our nation, not we the people

    So who is in charge of this country anyway? Looking at the huge headline in the paper recently (yes, I still like the real thing) I see we are being squeezed again with gas prices and fuel prices on the rise. Are we a gutless nation that allows our people to be held hostage by […]

  • Published
    March 2, 2012

    Paper should hold Obama to same standard as LePage

    The newspaper editorial staff recently criticized Gov. Paul LePage for what they perceive to be his “discomfort with openness in government.” I look forward to a similar critique by the newspaper about President Barack Obama’s lack of transparency in government. In 2008, candidate Obama often promised his administration would be transparent, but his actions since […]

  • Published
    March 2, 2012

    Your religion doesn’t outrank my religion

    I’m intolerant. And I’m going to get more intolerant. I refuse to suffer fools kindly. I will not let my friends, family or congregation be called perverts, pedophiles, mentally ill or disease carriers without responding strongly. I will not extend tolerance to anyone who calls my religion a cult. While intellectual disability can’t be helped, […]

  • Published
    March 2, 2012

    Why free cell phones to people on MaineCare?

    Gov. Paul LePage claims he is trying his best to cut all expenses that aren’t necessary. So, I was wondering what genius came up with the bright idea to pass out new cell phones and free minutes to everyone who is on MaineCare, SSI and food stamps? Now who do you suppose is going to […]

  • Published
    March 2, 2012

    Nothing in Constitution ensures free birth control

    Danielle Bartz’ letter to the editor, “Men shouldn’t dictate women’s health care” (Feb. 28), misses the point. No one is trying to dictate women’s choice. The issue is religious freedom. The First Amendment to the Constitution regarding religion has two clauses: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free […]

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  • Published
    March 2, 2012

    Potential for bias in paper no greater now than before

    Sen. Roger Katz’ Maine Compass on Feb. 23, “Sussman’s link to papers raises questions of news integrity,” is about Donald Sussman’s purchase of stock in and his seat on the Board of the company that produces some Maine newspapers, including the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel. Katz calls attention to the pressure that will be […]

  • Published
    March 1, 2012

    Courage ministry to be commended for its work

    Concerning Dr. Janis Petzel’s letter in the newspaper (Feb. 13), I would think that a person with an M.D. after her name would be a little more professional in her attack on the Catholic Church and Father Kevin Martin. Petzel cleverly sets up a “cute-sy” strawman (“Priest turns lead into gold?”) to diminish and ridicule […]

  • Published
    March 1, 2012

    Same-sex couples don’t want to change marriage

    I’m writing in reply to Stan Davis (Maine Compass, Feb. 14) about marriage for gay and lesbian couples (“In pondering marriage equality, consider what is best for child”). I’m 15 years old and attend Messalonskee High School. I am volunteering to make marriage legal for same-sex couples. There are people who worry that this will […]

  • Published
    March 1, 2012

    Time to say no to legions of sanctimonious bullies

    The Republican primaries have shown an appalling display of contempt for the separation of church and state. The conservatives have fallen over each other, demonstrating their fervent preference for religious myth over democracy. I see religious conservatives as the American Taliban: ready and anxious to stuff their religion down our throats. Ready to cause murderous […]

  • Published
    March 1, 2012

    Local control of education should top state control

    The Maine Legislature has before it a bill titled, “An Act to Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy,” L.D. 1422. Its goals are praiseworthy, but it mandates that schools use an essentially unproven method of instruction called standards-based education, aka RISC or customized learning. It sets aside traditional methods of instruction that have been […]

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