This is in response to Ellen Field (letter, Nov. 21) and the obstructionist Democrats. Democrats are against everything Donald Trump is trying and doing for this country. I can’t imagine the outrage from the left if President Barack Obama had been treated like that. No president in history has ever been subjected to the hate […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Tax proposals bad for the country
The Republican tax proposals are gifts for corporations and the wealthy. Eighty percent of the benefits will go to those two categories. The current tax rate for corporations is 35 percent. The majority actually pay about 18 percent after using deductions and loopholes. Corporations are making record profits and have record amounts of cash. Most […]
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Tax plan would feed the rich
The current Republican tax plan is best summed up as mega-feeding for U.S. corporations and the rich, with one-half of the tax cut going to the top 1 percent; placating the middle class with tax cuts for some but not all, while eliminating several beneficial deductions and harming the middle class and poor with proposed […]
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Chin committed to solving problems
Ben Chin has vision for Lewiston that is forward-looking, inclusive and innovative. It is a vision that will help Lewiston continue to capitalize on its assets, be competitive in an ever-changing and unpredictable world and serve the many communities that make Lewiston the great city it is. More importantly, Chin’s vision is backed by real […]
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A 'revelation' for Cal Thomas
In a recent column (Nov. 17), Cal Thomas criticized politically active evangelicals for advancing a social gospel “more social than gospel,” having become unduly preoccupied with political matters at the expense of fidelity to Christ and his kingdom. As a corrective, he suggested they delve into the writings of Martin Luther, father of the Protestant […]
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GOP tax proposal a bad deal
Congressional Republicans just won’t quit trying to further enrich millionaire Americans and huge corporations. Their goal is a reverse Robin Hood: take from the poor and middle class and give to the rich. They have created a disastrous “tax cut” bill that would, in the long run, raise taxes on working people and seniors, while […]
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Chin offers creative solutions
I attended high school in Lewiston and now live and work here. I have gotten to know mayoral candidate Ben Chin personally. He possesses a character of integrity and an ability to listen deeply. He has invested countless hours talking with residents and, with their concerns in mind, he has developed forward-thinking, creative, policy ideas […]
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Put an end to welfare
During this time of the year, people tend to be more giving toward charities. United Way campaigns start up at work; requests come in the mail from the Salvation Army or maybe St. Jude’s. When I give to charity, one thing I take into account is how much of my donation goes to that particular […]
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Health insurance at risk
As a registered nurse, I see people every day who can’t afford the health care that they need and deserve. Working Mainers and seniors regularly have to choose between paying for life-saving medicine and making rent or even putting enough food on the table. It is heartbreaking that, in the richest country in the world, […]
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Think about it
Here it is — the month of November. The days and nights are filled with songs of Christmas. Merchants want the shopping public to shop early for holiday gifts of brightly colored clothes and toys for family and friends, reminding folks that most of the electronics are new and improved. People should take advantage of […]