In 2014, democracy in Maine is clearly controlled by the two major political parties and the vast fortunes invested in keeping their candidates protected from any criticism of their often cloudy positions on issues.

The people of Maine deserve the right to decide for themselves who should lead them as the next governor of this great state, and the simple best way is to debate the issues, face to face.

Eliot Cutler is not afraid to voice his opinion on all the issues facing the people of Maine and, in fact, has clear ideas to address jobs, the economy, education and many other problems. More importantly, Cutler has firm ideas for paying for these improvements while reducing personal property taxes.

I want to hear what they all have to say.

Let’s debate, now.

Jeff Sloan, Carrabassett Valley