‘Brainwashed millions’ vote against own interests

Letters to the Editor

Published
April 13, 2011

‘Brainwashed millions’ vote against own interests

I can see why millionaires would vote for people who have the outlook of “government bad.” They are financially isolated enough to take any downswing with ease. They think about nothing but tax cuts. They vote for idiots who say “government is terrible,” but after they are elected, they make a terrible government. The scariest […]
Published
April 13, 2011

Clean Elections Fund keeps Maine voters in charge

Several bills are currently before the Legislature that advocate either a partial repeal or a full repeal of Maine’s clean election system. This is disappointing, because for more than 10 years, the Maine Clean Election Act has worked to get the big money out of Maine elections. We did it by imposing reasonable contribution limits […]
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April 13, 2011

‘Let’s tax all political contributions at 50%’

In these hard economic times, we must look deeper for new sources of tax revenue. Although I oppose any new tax, here’s an idea: Let’s tax all political contributions at 50 percent. Let the politicians who raise billions, help pay for our deficit spending. Tim Morrill Richmond
Published
April 13, 2011

Mural’s alleged location could violate several laws

The article appearing on page B4 of the April 2 Kennebec Journal, “Lawsuit filed over mural’s removal,” reads, “He believes the mural is being stored in an electrical closet at the Department of Labor.” An electrical room is not an approved or appropriate storage room. If this allegation is correct, it may be a violation […]
Published
April 13, 2011

Mural removal first salvo in weakening protections

The mural removed from the Maine Department of Labor offices by order of Gov. Paul LePage was commissioned, created and installed as a way to illustrate a bit of the history of the American workplace. As executed by artist Judy Taylor, the mural is a powerful reminder of the reasons our laws contain the worker […]

Published
April 13, 2011

LePage should be held responsible for his conduct

It has been embarrassing to read about the governor’s gaffes in national publications, and to see his actions spoofed on Jon Stewart’s Daily Show. This latest issue about the mural, however, feels very much like bullying. It was clear that it was not a popular idea; but instead of inviting discourse on the subject, Gov. […]
Published
April 13, 2011

Some ideas for murals looking at business side

I had to write this letter to express my displeasure for Paul LePage’s latest fiasco, which involves the murals that were hanging in the Department of Labor. LePage calls them one-sided and against his pro-corporate ideals. Well here’s an idea for him: Let’s put the murals back where they are, and he can add murals […]
Published
April 12, 2011

Waste Management wants new law just for it

Waste Management in Norridgewock wants to expand, but not upwards, on the footprint of the land they already own. They want to break the 1989 law that said no commercial dump could expand on land they didn’t own in 1989. The Norridgewock landfill has about 12 years of capacity left. That law was put in […]
Published
April 12, 2011

Bottle bills would lead to employees losing jobs

On Friday, the Joint Standing Committee on Environmental and Natural Resources will hold public hearings on LD 728 and LD 1063. L.D. 728 is designed to reduce truck travel caused by the bottle redemption laws. The force behind this act is the Maine Beverage Association, which claims wholesale delivery trucks use too much fuel picking […]
Published
April 12, 2011

‘Actions speak louder than words’

I read Sen. Roger Katz’s column, “Government By Disrespect” in Monday’s newspaper. Katz and his colleagues well know they need damage control as our current governor and his indiscretions (to put it politely) have been the greatest recruiting incentive Maine Democrats and progressives have had in years. Distancing oneself from someone who is rapidly becoming […]

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