I hope that the voters of Maine will vote to pass the universal home care initiative in November. It makes common sense to take care of the elderly. After all that they have done and endured, senior citizens deserve to age at home, with their things and with their loved ones. No one wants to […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Who will protect people's rights?
Recently, there has been a lot of public hand-wringing by the conservative commentariat, warning voters about the angry “mob” mentality taking over the Democratic Party. Mainstream Democrats are now branded radical activists by this narrative, “questioning the legitimacy of core elements of our system.” (Rich Lowry, Sun Journal, Oct. 16). Meanwhile, several Republican candidates for […]
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Please vote for progressives
Republicans have labeled Democrats seeking office as tax-and-spend liberals. I do not believe that is true. Democrats are better labeled progressives. Republicans call themselves conservatives. I do not agree with that. I think a lot of them are reactionaries. I believe Democrats are progressive because they want the government and taxes to improve life for […]
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People have created a mess
Disasters around the world remind me of the plagues of Egypt in biblical times. In my opinion, people have created the chaos that exists, so why blame God? People build houses on floodplains or too near rivers or the ocean. Exhaust gases from airplanes, factories, rockets going into outer space mix with other chemicals in […]
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Colburn best to represent District 71
After careful consideration, we have decided to vote for Doretta Colburn this November to represent District 71 in the Maine State House. We believe now, more than ever, that strong compassionate women are needed in government. As a former pastor and a current farmer, we believe Colburn would serve us and the state well in […]
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Riley is a breath of fresh air
Three adjectives come to mind when I think of my state representative Christina Riley — independent, articulate and kind-hearted. As a legislator, she seeks bipartisan sponsorship of her bills and always looks to find common ground when engaging in debate. I have never witnessed her shy away from stating her honest opinion, even if her […]
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A vital service for the elderly
I am supporting Question 1 in November, the home care initiative. I believe that all Maine senior citizens and people who live with disabilities should be able to stay at home, where they are most comfortable and where they can be near loved ones. Currently, my mother is taking care of my great-aunt full-time. She […]
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Handy shouldn't get a single vote
I was astonished when I read the legislative profile of my elected representative from House District 58. Rep. James Handy claims in his profile that he supports voter ID. Huh? Handy voted to kill all of the following: • LD121 “To Require Photographic Identification to Vote”; • LD155 “To Protect Voting Integrity by Establishing a […]
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Great slate of candidates
The public has an important opportunity — and civic duty — coming up with the next election. Many issues are important — health care, opportunity and good education for all — but after the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 700-page report from scientists in 91 nations, it became obvious to me that the environment has […]
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Time for change in leadership
Maine native Stephanie LeBlanc’s campaign for House of Representatives provides people with a highly qualified, dynamic candidate running to replace Fran Head. Sadly, Head has declined to participate in community efforts to host a public forum in Bethel to meet the candidates. Why deny voters the opportunity to ask questions and compare candidates? As director […]