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Letters to the Editor

Published
September 1, 2013

Thanks to all who strive to be productive, have jobs

On this Labor Day, I want to thank all those who have jobs and strive to be productive members of society.
Published
September 1, 2013

Let’s give the A-F grading system a chance to work

In recent news articles, the A-F grading system, which was just implemented, has been perceived in a negative light. I am intrigued to see the results from this system after it has had some time to be put into effect. Many of the administrators quoted in the articles agree that it is nice to have all of the information in one database. So what is the problem?
Published
September 1, 2013

Let’s face it, all bombs are really chemical bombs

The corporate media today is a lot of hype about the Syrian government's use of chemical weapons. It seems that a lot of chicken hawks would like to use this fact for us to go to war with Syria.
Published
September 1, 2013

When roosters crow, all is right with the world

While being in the Air Force and spending more than a year on the beautiful island of Guam, my wife and I lived off base because I did not have enough rank for base housing.
Published
August 31, 2013

Send dangerous patients to unit at Warren

I have been involved for well over two decades in pushing for reform in how we handle "not guilty by reason of insanity" court-committed individuals for serious crimes such as murder, kidnapping, rape and assault.

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Published
August 31, 2013

Tax-cut law caused harmful ripples in Maine

Cuts to school programs and reductions in the number of teachers are the direct result of the foolhardy, irresponsible legislation that cut taxes.
Published
August 31, 2013

US justice system definitely is ‘upside down’

I am adding to my file the letter from Brandi Boucher about a distorted justice system where "someone can serve 15 years for taking a life ... but someone else will get 20-plus years for taking jewelry."
Published
August 30, 2013

LePage apparently lacks basic critical thinking skills

Gov. Paul LePage appears to lack the ability to assess whether he should say something aloud just because it pops into his head. That skill is a basic sign of maturity and empathy, which LePage apparently lacks.
Published
August 30, 2013

Efficiency Maine also has help for renters

In response to the Aug. 18 letter to the editor by Augusta resident Phyllis Hyde ("Efficiency Maine offers little help for renters"), we wish to correct the record.
Published
August 30, 2013

Critics misunderstood letter about Affordable Care Act

I have carefully considered all the criticism concerning my letter addressing the Affordable Care Act. Sadly, I believe that most have completely misunderstood my position.