When I was a little girl, we periodically had “duck and cover” drills where we hid under our desks. Those were constant reminders that Russia was evil and might drop the “big one” at any moment. Hollywood elites black-balled anyone they deemed to be a communist. Gossip was all it took. J. Edgar Hoover, director […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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A significant impact
While most of the discussion on repeal of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) focuses on loss of coverage by 22.5 million people covered through state exchanges and Medicaid expansion, what is not discussed as much is that most other Americans, such as those who have employer-based coverage or Medicare, will also be significantly impacted. For […]
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'No' to terrorists
The last time I visited the Statue of Liberty, the inscription did not say, “Bring me your terrorists.” Janet Kinney, Jay
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Against city merger
Auburn is in the battle of its life because of the proposal to merge the cities of Lewiston and Auburn. Does anyone really think it will lower taxes? Merging the cities of Auburn and Lewiston will not save anyone on taxes. Just look at the cost of the welfare program in Lewiston. The Charter Commission […]
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Poliquin's addition to bans
Why has U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, the self-anointed “Our Congressman,” placed a notice at his Lisbon Street office banning photography and audio recording? Is this his modest contribution to the growing Republican ban-fest — immigrants, health insurance, a woman’s right to choose, a woman’s right to speak on the Senate floor? Has he joined the […]
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Use your heads
I wish someone would please explain to me why, when it snows, some drivers speed up. Guess I’m stupid, but I always thought drivers slowed down in bad weather. I drive a lot slower in bad weather, and people go by me and look at me as if I had two heads. People should use […]
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ACLU charges about public schools in Lewiston are without merit
The ACLU often plays an important role in the protection of constitutional rights, but the organization can sometimes take an inappropriate adversarial approach based upon outdated information and inaccuracies. That is the case with the recent charges against Lewiston schools. Last year, I met with Zachary Heiden, ACLU legal director, about the ACLU and Lewiston […]
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Please read the reports
Did Auburn Councilor Bob Stone and I attend the same Charter Commission public meeting on Jan. 25? Questions he posed as unanswered (letter, Feb. 9) were answered by Commission Chairman Gene Geiger and consultant Joe Stefko of CGR. Stone alleged there would be heavier representation on the new city council by people who live in […]
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Red light means stop
The great thing about living in a small town versus a big city is that people know and respect each other in a small town. At least that is the way it used to be back in the 1940s and ’50s. In today’s world, it seems to be “me-me-me, so get out of my way.” […]
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Liberals hate Donald Trump
It is discomforting that radical liberals support sanctuary cities that protect illegal, criminal immigrants. Liberal protesters are crying racism in an attempt to avoid the real issue of protecting the American people. The radical left cares more about sanctuary cities and asylum seekers than U.S. veterans and the elderly. President Donald Trump proposed a ban […]