Is “one person, one vote” being sacrificed for Auburn residents in the proposed L-A merger? “As much as possible” there would be an equal number of voters from each city in the cross-river wards, the proposed consolidation contract reads. There would be other wards with the remainder of voters, one with an exclusively Auburn voter […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Merger is the right thing to do
“Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them.” — Albert Einstein During the merger conversations, when shared services are discussed, I often hear “we can do those things without merging.” I argue we can’t or we would. If we want to solve challenges at a different level, we need to […]
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Better leadership needed
I offer another perspective on the issue of kneeling during the singing of the national anthem. Kneeling is not an act of disrespect. It is an act of supplication. It is a gesture of humble entreaty. But the focus here should not be on this non-conforming act. Instead, it needs to be on President Donald […]
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In support of Ben Chin
Ben Chin came to Lewiston to attend Bates College. By a stroke of good luck, he opted to stay and make his home here. He works, has married, purchased a home and is raising two children here. Lewiston needs to attract more educated, smart, progressive energetic leaders to the community. Chin is all of those […]
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United or divided?
National Football League players usually get the nation cheering and bring people together. Recently, however, there has been controversial behavior within the league. The importance of standing for the national anthem has been in question. Veterans, in particular, have been troubled by the seemingly disrespectful kneeling of players during the song. The behavior is viewed […]
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Levesque a job creator
I am a proud Auburn Democrat, particularly so in this era of the divider-in-chief. Recently, I had an opportunity to listen to both of Auburn’s candidates for mayor as they expressed their visions as to what they hope to accomplish as mayor. Auburn voters should look past the familiarity of the names of the candidates […]
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Less health services
I feel that the health services have taken a turn for the worse. Some people believe in making judgment calls based on personal opinion instead of facts. I believe that I am one of many who feel this way. This is in no way meant to attack or criticize anybody. I feel that it should […]
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Disrespect to the flag
I feel a need to weigh in on the ongoing controversy with the kneeling or whatever during the playing of the national anthem, regardless of where it is occurring. In my mind, there is no question of the right to protest; however, I feel there is a time and place to protest. Anything other than […]
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The Patriots' gamble
Tom Brady doesn’t play defense. While it is early in the season, the 2017 New England Patriots won’t make the playoffs. Most of the team’s payroll is spent on offense. Aside from Dont’a Hightower, Devin McCourty and Stephon Gilmore, the other defensive players are affordably average. Perhaps coach Bill Belichick should play poker and trade […]
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An opportunity to achieve
Both sides of the merger debate will agree that high quality education is a must for the future of our children and economy. I believe that both Auburn and Lewiston do amazing work for students. We are asked to go well beyond teaching to providing stability in a child’s life. I support the merger because […]