Proponents of Question 1 trying to scare voters

Letters to the Editor

Published
October 14, 2011

Proponents of Question 1 trying to scare voters

Tuesday, Nov. 8, Maine voters have a chance to confirm their approval and support of a legislative action this last session to protect the integrity of the voting process. I have read letter after letter by readers claiming there is no fraud and abuse in the system. Despite denials, however, 93 percent of all U.S. […]
Published
October 14, 2011

Why more privileged parking for legislators?

A woman trips in the parking lot at the State House or state library. In response, the legislators vote to have the taxpayers “donate” millions of hard-earned money to tear up and re-pave acres of parking property surrounding the Capitol buildings. The results? They doubled the parking spaces for the “legislative plates only” cars. And […]
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October 14, 2011

Readfield vote is over, now it’s time to be friends

As a family member of one of the Readfield selectmen, I would like to publicly thank everyone for staying civil at the recent town meeting. I know it has been pretty stressful in my home lately, and I know that all the town staff, and volunteers (budget, and road committees) put in many hours trying […]
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October 14, 2011

Augusta should wait before banning fireworks

The city manager has proposed a ban on fireworks, but I suggest the council take a wait-and-see position. A moratorium to a date certain on the establishment of a fireworks shop could be put in place to alleviate the city manager’s concern about shutting down an established business. If the fire chief’s concerns do materialize, […]
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October 14, 2011

Farmingdale construction noise at night disturbs sleep

I am writing about the construction in Farmingdale, much of which has been right at the end of my driveway. All of us here have been very patient and understanding, as we know that job must be done. I am, however, very weary of being jolted out of my sleep most nights about 1 a.m. […]

Published
October 13, 2011

It’s sad vets must re-enlist just so they can have a job

It makes me sad when veterans tell me that they are re-enlisting, not because of patriotism, but for a job. After all, we all went the patriotism route the first time, figured we did our share and then returned to civilian life. Is this all we have to offer our returning veterans? An economy in […]
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October 13, 2011

Diehard feminist rejoices at victory for equality

My heart is filled with joy. As an old diehard feminist who fought, lo these many years, to gain equality for women and girls, I can barely express my pleasure after I read the story about the Michigan homecoming queen who kicked a winning field goal this week as part of her school’s varsity football […]
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October 13, 2011

New law doesn’t deny anyone’s right to vote

Reading the spate of letters that have appeared in the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal about overturning the recent legislation that prohibits same-day voter registration, reminds me of the old legal saw given to attorneys when they have a weak case: When you have the facts, argue the facts; when you have the evidence, argue […]
Published
October 12, 2011

Perpetual motion government machine?

In the past, man tried to invent a machine that would perform a useful function and also provide the energy to keep itself running. These devices were called perpetual motion machines (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Perpetual_motion_machine). A classic example involved a container of water that was allowed to run over a water wheel at a lower elevation. The […]
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October 12, 2011

Free-speech right no excuse for bigotry

Once again, the monster of bigotry, hatred and ignorance has raised its ugly head. Once again, someone must speak out to defend the rights of all people — the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I refer to the letter by Elaine B. Graham as presented in the newspaper’s Readers’ Opinion section […]

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