Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, have taken a stand to try and stop the senseless killings that have plagued this great nation. It is quite clear that the nation’s leaders in Washington are unable or unwilling to mount a serious attempt to stop the killings. Why do some issues have […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Investigation must continue
Increasingly, President Donald Trump has been taking aim at Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller and his ongoing investigation. Trump’s recent criticisms of the Department of Justice, the FBI and the intelligence community; his claim that the conclusions of the House Intelligence Committee (at least the Republican majority) makes it obvious no collusion has occurred and that […]
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Cultural factors influence education
When we are reminded that our schools are failing or “ineffective” (Robert Samuelson’s adjective in his Feb. 24 column), the strong implication is that schools and teachers themselves are to blame. Not so fast. Many considerations come into play, and let me mention just a couple of cultural factors that have adverse influence, particularly in […]
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The founders' intent
This is in response to J. Bruce McKinley’s letter, “Form a ‘well organized militia’” (March 14). McKinley’s position rests on what the Founding Father’s meant by “state.” According to McKinley, “state” is a synonym for “nation.” That is wrong, of course, as doing so alters the purpose and intent of the Second Amendment. After the […]
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Loss of civility, integrity
I am responding to a story (Sun Journal, March 13) that has circulated on the internet about Sabattus resident Leslie Gibson’s hateful words, posted on Twitter, about two students who survived the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Gibson is a Republican candidate for Maine’s District 57 seat. In the not so distant past, elected officials […]
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Who are the Republicans fighting?
I write in response and comment to Thomas Shields letter of March 15, “Democrats making things difficult.” Shields spends the first two paragraphs pontificating over the Democrats’ set of values and “… the blocking of nearly every bill offered and nearly every nomination made by President Trump.” I would again ask Shields, why was he […]
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Good for BIW, good for people
Bath Iron Works has been very important to me and my family, to this country’s Navy and to this state. It deserves the public’s support. In 1982, I went to work at BIW as a laborer on third shift. Thirty-six years later, I run the painting operation. It is an important responsibility. A DDG 51 […]
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Situation was mishandled
This is in response to recent stories about a waitress at the Auburn IHOP who was fired for asking some young customers to pay before being served. Working with the public is not always easy or enjoyable. From what I can tell, this waitress enjoyed her job, customers and co-workers. But, it is still a […]
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Make America safe again
I grew up in a family of hunters. At an early age, I was taught about firearm safety, good sportsmanship and respect for the game we hunted. When hunting waterfowl, federal regulations dictated a capacity of no more than three shells in the shotgun. Most shotguns had a capacity of six. That was corrected by […]
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St. Clair will work on our behalf
Lucas St. Clair will get my vote for Congress in the primary. Through the years, I have been impressed with his thoughtful and deliberate work with residents in the Katahdin region and with Congress to support the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. I share his views on the need for economic development and job […]