On several occasions in the past, I have written letters to the editor on the subject of Martin Luther, the founder of Protestantism. Some of what I wrote is true, some of it unintentionally false. Though not an admirer of the man in most respects, I have zero interest in spreading falsehoods about him. It […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Democrats making things difficult
Do the Maine Democrats have the same values as the Congressional Democrats? Are the Maine Democrats favoring sanctuary cities, open borders, a weak military, bountiful welfare programs and a universal health care system that will require heavy tax revenues? Congressional Democrats apparently follow only one program currently, which is to block nearly every bill offered […]
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Get involved, push for changes
I believe parents and students (elementary through college) can make societal changes and be instrumental in affecting legislation. Parents’ determination and persistence have always been a driving force in implementing significant legislation affecting children’s lives — internet protection, toy safety, lead poisoning. Parents have taken on the tobacco industry and changed laws and attitudes toward […]
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Form a 'well organized militia'
A solution to the gun crisis in this country can be found in the U.S. Constitution. The Second Amendment states: “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” This is a conditional statement, in that non-infringement […]
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Plastic waste pollutes Pacific
As if people don’t have enough to worry about, here’s something else to add to the list. I have been finding information online about huge amounts of plastic trash floating around like islands in the Pacific Ocean. Some online sources claimed estimates of vast areas the size of Texas, with other estimates of much larger […]
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In support of the students
On Wednesday, March 14, many students around the country, including those students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School who choose to take part, will be participating in a living, breathing, civics lesson by joining in an organized walk-out of class for 17 minutes in honor of the 17 students and staff killed recently in the […]
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An unreasonable school policy
I write in response to the article about the Auburn School Department’s ruling about the planned student walkout at Edward Little High School. A vigil for an act of terrorism in which 17 students and teachers died is a “political demonstration,” and the School Department stated it doesn’t want to favor one position over another? […]
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Mental illness is the problem
Let’s figure out how to protect schools from an attack as what happened in Parkland, Florida. First, the nation needs to fix the real problem — mental illness. Second, top security should be in place at all schools. Third, more counselors and psychologists are needed. The FBI and local police failed to follow up on […]
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Hayes will help make Maine great
I am writing in support of Terry Hayes for governor. I first met her several years ago when she was campaigning for a seat in the Maine House. That first impression has stuck with me all these years. Last fall I mused that it would be great if she decided to run for governor. Imagine […]
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Wilderness depleted
It seems that when the land in Northern Maine changed hands, so did the respect for the wildlife and environment. The diverse native forests and wildlife habitat are being replaced with farms of softwood trees. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway and the North Maine woods are generally thought of as pristine wilderness and a sportsman’s paradise, […]