The Kavanaugh confirmation hearing by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee was described by Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, as an “Intergalactic freak show.” Good description for what people have seen so far. Some Democratic members were shameful and showed how low they will go to prevent a constitutionalist judge from being confirmed to serve on the […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Sen. Collins shouldn't give support
The citizens of Maine are looking down the double barrels of a possible Brett Kavanaugh appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins says women’s rights are important to her, but then shoring up insurance markets were important to her, as well, and everyone knows how well that worked out. Now, she is […]
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Golden's ad is reprehensible
A political ad on television showing Rep. Jared Golden discharging a rifle stunned me. The symbolism of deadly force in a political campaign is horrifying. In one breath, the candidate is marching valiantly off to war, the next discharging a weapon in the direction of a public policy, embraced by a serving U.S. Congressman. Keep […]
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Keep Jess Fay in office
Having interacted with Jess Fay as a citizen, select board member and adult education teacher, I can say that she is a caring and passionate representative for my community. Last year, when my son came home and told me that Rep. Fay sat in on one of his high school classes, I was very impressed, […]
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Navy veterans overdue for benefits
Recently, I contacted the offices of Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins with a question. Both expound that veterans be given total care, as they declare that today’s military and veterans are the protection of the nation’s democracy. Senate Bill SR 299: “The restoration of presumptive rights to Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans exposure to […]
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Carbon tax is best first step
In his letter (Sept. 8), Garrett Mason stated, “a carbon tax would raise gas and electricity costs for all consumers and have little environmental impact.” Though raising fossil fuel costs for consumers, the proposal by the Citizen’s Climate Lobby includes a dividend which would give more money back to the majority of Maine households than […]
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Protect interests of Maine citizens
The subhead to a story (Sept. 13) in the Sun Journal about abusive phone calls to Sen. Susan Collins’ office states that “profanity and anger mark Kavanaugh vote messages.” Later in the story, Collins describes a criminally threatening call that her staff plans to turn over to the police. Although the person behind the call […]
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Wrong to publish arrests
I can’t believe the Sun Journal chose to publish an article and post the pictures of several men caught trying to engage a prostitute. Yes, they did something wrong, but I don’t think the whole world, let alone the town they live in, needs to know. The crime of engaging a prostitute is not like […]
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Cloutier is needed in Augusta
It is with great pleasure that I write this in support of Kristen Cloutier’s candidacy to represent the voters in House District 60. I have known Cloutier both personally and professionally for almost 20 years. I first met her when she moved back to her home town from New York City. From the day she […]
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No longer a balanced view
I am in total agreement with Robert Thompson’s letter to the editor (Sept. 13). I have noticed a definite change in bias since the acquisition by Reade Brower. I can no longer count on the newspaper to provide a balanced point of view. That bias threatens the country and threatens my continued purchase of the […]