Now that the drama of the presidential election is over and there is a new president-elect — Donald Trump — I feel sorry that the “important” people elected to represent the public in Washington, D.C., refused to endorse him. Bath Iron Works lost the last major ship-building contract to an out-of-state company. Sen. Susan Collins […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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March for a purpose
Each day, I read about protesters. What a waste of time. If people want to protest, protest for a legitimate reason — food for people or showing respect for the American flag by standing up. I have never missed a vote (and I am 98 years old). I respect God and my country. I cannot […]
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Congress has failed the public
As a longtime proponent of complete overhaul of the national health care system, I feel that Congress (both Democrats and Republicans) has failed us. Sen. Susan Collins wants to extend the deadline to remove Obamacare and allow GOP leaders more time to develop alternatives. Sen. Angus King opposes the repeal, preferring to make it better […]
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Hold legislators accountable
As a practicing physician, these are the observations I have on the Affordable Care Act. I now see adult patients who previously never had medical coverage. I treat young adults for injuries because they are able to stay on their parents’ policies to age 26. Some patients who have complicated, expensive medical conditions no longer […]
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Disdain for people’s health
I find it totally ironic that Gov. Paul LePage had bariatric surgery. The Sun Journal (Jan. 12) quoted LePage, “It really is the right thing to do if health issues come in,” after his doctor warned him that he risked developing diabetes if he didn’t lose weight. The governor dodged questions about who paid for […]
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Try grabbing the Constitution
As a lifelong Democrat, I have to stand behind LL Bean and Linda Bean’s decision to support Donald Trump. LL Bean is undoubtedly the best retail outlet anywhere in the world, with high quality products at reasonable prices backed by lifetime guarantees. They employ a boatload of people and they make huge contributions of clothing […]
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Pitts column off the mark
I write in response to the Leonard Pitts Jr. column (Jan. 14). Pitts certainly does not speak for me. President Barack Obama did not do me proud — quite the opposite. While I am glad that Pitts enjoyed Obama’s ride, it is time to be Americans now. I am an American who supports Donald Trump. […]
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Undeserved attacks on the ACA
I am writing on my own behalf, but also the many thousands of Mainers who face losing health insurance if the Affordable Care Act is dismantled. In 2015, my husband retired after a 45-year professional career. I lost his employer-sponsored health insurance coverage but was able to enroll in a marketplace plan with a moderate […]
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Save the beautiful places
What is Maine state Rep. John Martin thinking when he seeks to change the regulations for mining metal here in Maine? The laws are there to protect the land and lakes, keeping them clean. Mining metals will cause a lot of pollution and destroy the fishing in surrounding lakes. For example, the Callahan mine in […]
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Ban marijuana businesses
As a property owner in Auburn, I find it disturbing to see that Auburn has allowed a medical marijuana business in a mixed residential and commercial zoned area. The medical marijuana business is only 100 yards from my house. There are also two more medical marijuana businesses within two miles of my property. If Auburn […]