Obama brought change, but not good change

Letters to the Editor

Published
October 23, 2011

Obama brought change, but not good change

During the presidential campaign of 2008, Americans of many political persuasions became enamored with the idea of electing an African-American to office and thereby showing the world that we were not biased. Words like “change” and “hope” were bandied about, and we capitalized on a real hope that change would occur, piloted by a leader […]
Published
October 23, 2011

Costly effects of opiate addiction

It is great to see some light shed on the negative effects opiates/opioids have had on both the state of Maine and the United States (Peter Wohl’s commentary, Oct. 13). Over the past nine years, my addiction to opiates has destroyed everything that was once important to me. I have experienced the absolute worst that […]
Published
October 23, 2011

You are only person who can rob you of right to vote

The recently passed LD 1376 ends same-day voter registration in Maine. It was passed for one purpose: It gives town and city clerks two business days during which they can verify the eligibility of newly registered voters in order to ensure fair and accurate elections. People already registered or who registered after moving within the […]
Published
October 23, 2011

How informed about issues are same-day registrants?

Why we should vote no on Question 1, not to repeal the ban on same-day voter registration: Informed voters should be responsible to register in the 247 days provided to do so, considering the many ways to accomplish this, including by mail. This causes me to wonder why some feel their rights to vote are […]
Published
October 23, 2011

Taxpayer adds up effect of Cain’s 9-9-9 plan

I checked my last two year’s federal income tax returns and found I paid close to 9 percent of my gross income on federal income tax alone. If one adds a 9 percent federal sales tax to that amount, I would pay substantially more federal taxes than I am now! So, I urge everyone to […]

Published
October 23, 2011

Don’t let your voting rights be chipped away

The headline on John Frary’s commentary of Oct. 16, “Right to register not same as right to vote,” is true. And without registering, you cannot vote. Right-wing Republicans are using every means possible to prevent our citizens from voting with unfounded accusations and insinuations of fraud regarding same-day registration. While we’re anxiously waiting for the […]
Published
October 23, 2011

Waterville residents should invest in the future

It seems that many people are playing fast and loose with information this election season, so it may be time for a bit of fact checking: * While the city of Waterville has given $200,000 to the Waterville Opera House project, that it is less than 5 percent of the $4 million cost of the […]
Published
October 23, 2011

Early childhood education reduces crime costs

I applaud and appreciate the recent column by state Rep. Patrick Flood emphasizing the important long-term fiscal benefits from investments in high-quality early education programs such as Head Start and quality pre-kindergarten programs. As police chief, I would add that early childhood education also is cost-efficient because it can help reduce crime and significantly cut […]
Published
October 23, 2011

Yes on Question 1 lets eligible voters be heard

Vote yes on Question 1 to allow same-day voter registration. Every eligible person should vote on every election day, so we should avoid any barriers that might keep people from registering and voting. Young people should register to vote as soon as they reach voting age. Some people may need to re-register because they have […]
Published
October 23, 2011

Keep voter registration simple, efficient

On Nov. 8, Mainers will have the opportunity, and the privilege, to cast their vote in the 2011 elections. This year, a very important question is on the ballot one that will require a “yes” or “no” answer. I urge anyone reading this to please vote “yes” on Question 1. The issue at hand is […]

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