Palestinians may have danced in the streets with the news of the ceasefire, but let’s not overlook why they are celebrating (and what they are not celebrating). People on the brink of extermination are celebrating a reprieve from constant bombardment and starvation, and nothing more. If the last two years have done anything, they has […]
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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The real reason for the decline in border crossings | Letter
It has been reported that illegal border crossings have decreased sharply under the current administration. One wonders whether the America made great again by cutting taxes to the rich and corporations while cutting benefits to the poor, sick and hungry is no longer seen as the desirable destination for those seeking a better life. We […]
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I like Maine just fine, thank you | Letter
Duane Dumont’s Oct. 15 op-ed asked whether I was satisfied with Maine’s state government. At the end of his rant against Maine Democrats and their policies for using our tax dollars, he states, “You may not like President Trump; I don’t. But I do like the results he is pursuing: lower taxes and a nation […]
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East Wing demolition is painfully symbolic | Letter
Why is the president getting away with this?
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Waiting on congressional Republicans to do their duty | Letter
Multiple lethal strikes on water craft on the high seas, a steady and significant buildup of forces, with about 10,000 troops at sea and on shore (including 2,200 Marines, air bases housing F-35 fighter jets, MQ-Reaper drones and a variety of other surveillance planes and personnel, off-coast B-52 “show of force” flights, covert CIA operations,” […]
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Help people in Age Friendly communities | Letter
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” — Dr. Seuss, “The Lorax” I was thrilled to see the Age Friendly communities across Maine highlighted in your Oct. 16 article “Older Mainers stay connected with help from community groups.” As the article stated, Age Friendly organizations serve […]
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Vote ‘Yes’ on Question 1 to safeguard Maine elections | Letter
An unguarded election process is a threat to all of us. If only a few votes make the difference in the choosing of one candidate over another, as is often the case, then every vote is critical to ensure an accurate and secure election. Without this confidence in the integrity of Maine’s elections, the will […]
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Augusta school gender policy changes need real discussion | Letter
I am writing about the protest of Augusta’s school gender policy, reported on Oct. 9. I was impressed by the graphic behavior used at the School Board meeting to address the issue. While that may get the subject some front page space, the problem of addressing the gender issues needs much more thoughtful, quiet discussion. […]
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Stop using Facebook for public announcements | Letter
This letter is a plea to local communities and businesses to stop using the corporate, for-profit, information gathering, Facebook, to be their sole means of announcing local events. I do not want to go to a town’s website to be redirected to Facebook for further information about local recreation or entertainment opportunities. I am not […]
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Question 1 aims to make it harder for people to vote | Letter
I served more than 35 years as the town clerk for Lisbon. My favorite part of the job was preparing and running elections. I took great pride in making sure it was convenient and secure for eligible voters to vote. Question 1 provokes fear, claiming our system needs to be more secure. The truth is […]