The election is over. Maine will now receive exactly what it deserves — more taxes, more government programs and more welfare will rule the day. Another billion dollar structural deficit, like the one created by the beloved “independent” senator in Washington, will soon be upon all. Anyone who is sick of this needs to flee […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Kudos for great article
Kudos to Sun Journal reporter Bonnie Washuk for a very informative, well-done article about recycling (Nov 4). As an avid recycler, I do my best to stay on top of protecting this planet by recycling whenever, whatever, I can. Through that article, I found that I am guilty of putting Styrofoam in the recycling bin. […]
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I still say 'no' to ranked choice
Back on Sept. 30, the Sun Journal published a letter to the editor that I had written stating how silly I thought ranked-choice voting was. What is wrong with one mark for each candidate? It is now several days after the election and the public still has no idea who won the U.S. Congressional election. […]
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Reminds me of 'The Godfather'
After President Donald Trump’s embarrassing press conference Wednesday, it brought to mind a couple of pivotal scenes from the movie, “The Godfather.” Trump pointed out candidates who did not want “the embrace” — similar to when people filed in to see Don Corleone and kissed his ring as a sign of submission. However, in reality, […]
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Happy days are here again
A favorite euphemism used by politicians is that Maine is made up of “hard workers.” With the new governor and Legislature about to be put in place, all those “hard workers” in Maine had better get ready to work even harder. After January, 2019, all those “hard workers” are going to be progressively hit with […]
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A change for Veterans Day
The huge number of people voting before Election Day and the difficulties too many people have trying to vote on Election Day call for a better way of conducting elections. Rather than declaring Election Day a national holiday, which would be opposed by most employers, make Veterans Day the official Election Day. That would get […]
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Another look at 14th Amendment?
In his syndicated column (Nov. 6), Rich Lowry stated, “ … and no one who debated and adopted the 14th Amendment contemplated a large-scale influx of undocumented immigrants, or the rise of birth tourism.” He was making a point about how the public and the Supreme Court might want to revisit the 14th Amendment, relative […]
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Photo brought a smile
Russ Dillingham’s photo of the sliding Oak Hill football player (Sun Journal, Oct. 28) should win an award. That photo, which is a reminder that young boys love to play in the mud, is an instant classic and makes up for a dozen pages of sad news. Richard Mullins, Dixfield
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An outpouring of support
Friday night, Nov. 2, the Jewish congregation of Temple Shalom welcomed in the Sabbath with a community service. Shalom, as many may know, means peace. The name of our temple is so fitting for this occasion. I thank those people who joined us in a stand against hatred. Eleven died from the hate of one. […]
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Concern for the United States
States united — an ideal that started in the United States years ago. United by law. The people, diverse, individual and unique, began divided. Persecution, whether because of race, beliefs, hate or fear, has slowly moved toward acceptance, neutrality and humanism. Truth — individual differences can create growth. With humanism, growth can be painful, yes, […]