So the National Rifle Association gives a grade of “F” to all Democrats running for governor of Maine. The last time I saw an “F” was in seventh-grade French. I didn’t like it then, but love it now. I am quite certain that anyone with a functioning brain stem will see the National Rifle (and […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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'Give me your tired, your poor …'
I did not vote for the current president, and I am looking forward to ending his presidency in 2020. That said, I do feel that the current citizens of the greatest country in this world — the United States of America — need to examine and revise, if necessary, the nation’s immigration policies and procedures. […]
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Grades change at ELHS
I have to comment after reading the Sun Journal story, “Changing EL grades?” (June 6). Years ago, when I was an assistant professor at MIT ( I retired in 1971), I encountered a friend en route to his office. He was laughing, so I asked why, and he told me he was returning from “The […]
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Provide for the elderly, disabled
I am concerned about the home care that people need. I know of people who need it, but cannot afford it. They do not want to go into a nursing home. They would lose their house or apartment where they have lived for many years. Some folks have family that can help their elderly, but […]
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Immigrants helped make America great
When returning from an overseas trip in January, I was delayed by a snowstorm in JFK Airport. During my nine hours there, I was struck by the number of employees who were people of color, who had foreign sounding names or who spoke with an accent. These were people who worked for the airlines, were […]
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Auburn officials out of touch
How sad that the Auburn City Council and school officials are so out of touch with the city charter and out to lunch on the meaning of a cost of living adjustment (COLA). They should pat themselves on the back for making Auburn unaffordable for seniors or others on a fixed income. The water department […]
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Observations about President Trump
Questions at the 17-month mark of Trump’s White House ego trip: If he’s sure that Robert Mueller is on a “witch hunt” and that neither he nor his campaign colluded or obstructed justice, why doesn’t he just be quiet and let the investigation unfold? As commander-in-chief, how does believing Putin’s no-meddling claim, then denigrating his […]
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Politicians aren't doing the job
I am rather upset with Maine’s elected officials. I don’t think they are doing their job. I read in the Sun Journal that the Speaker of the House had held up many major bills that would have helped veterans and the elderly. And when will the expansion of Medicaid be enacted? I admit that there […]
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Golden understands the issues
Several weeks ago, I met Jared Golden when he visited Kingfield. People were treated to an up-close and personal time with the District 2 candidate for the U.S. Congress. I found him to be surprisingly open, honest — a real straight-shooter. He had a good grasp of issues and listened to all sides before making […]
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Vote 'yes' on Question 1
I offer two reasons to vote “yes” on Question 1. • Returning constitutionally permissible Maine elections to majority rule with ranked-choice voting is an antidote to the hyper-partisanship currently eroding democratic norms. Ranked-choice voting favors election of candidates with less extreme positions whose appeal to a broader swath of the electorate allows them to compromise. […]