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Letters to the Editor

Published
February 13, 2013

Rejection urged of cuts to low-cost drug program

On Jan. 29, I testified before the Appropriations and Health and Human Services committees at the State House. I testified as a volunteer member of the AARP Capitol City Task Force and as a senior on a fixed income.
Published
February 13, 2013

Right to bear arms not limitless and shouldn’t be

Recent letters to the editor have described our right to bear arms as "divine" and "sacred." It's neither.
Published
February 13, 2013

Drivers hauling loads need to secure them

I am writing to request that drivers hauling loads cover or secure them.
Published
February 12, 2013

Some governors not held back by party affiliation

Let's talk about Chris Christie, the outspoken governor of New Jersey. He once told a voter who questioned his sending his children to a private school that it was none of her business where he sent his children.
Published
February 12, 2013

Administration fears Second Amendment

The current administration and its supporters' have renewed attacks on the Constitution of the United States, specifically the Second Amendment.

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Published
February 12, 2013

Public needs to support significant climate policies

In his inaugural address on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President Barack Obama delivered an historic call to action to address climate change.
Published
February 11, 2013

For personal protection, handgun is an equalizer

Like many thinking and experienced Mainers, I am concerned about the latest efforts of the misguided and ignorant to disarm us, the law-abiding American citizens.
Published
February 11, 2013

In the end, Mother Nature will do what she likes

Like many of those caught up in climate change hysteria, on Saturday, Feb. 2 (letter), Robert G. Marvinney of Readfield hyperventilates over potential sea level rise. He parrots statistics from the U.S. Geological Survey concerning current ice-out in Maine as being approximately 9 to 16 days earlier than 150 years ago while excoriating M.D. Harmon for being a "denier."
Published
February 10, 2013

Permitting, licensing in the public interest

Sensible licensing regulations and background checks for gun owners and buyers would allow owners to have the weapons they want, and permit background checks and appropriate oversight of those who wish to buy guns.
Published
February 10, 2013

Limits on assault weapons make sense

The Second Amendment was added to the Constitution so that the people could overthrow a government if it became oppressive.