As a councilor for the past six years, I have recently seen something that I haven’t seen in the recent history of Lewiston politics. While our local elections are, by charter, non-partisan, it is clear that they have actually become contests between liberal and conservative activists, each seeking control. This became especially clear this year […]
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Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Let’s take care of our own
Does anybody in City Hall have the honesty to tell Lewiston residents how many taxpayers make up the population of Lewiston? What is the ratio between taxpayers and welfare recipients, or immigrants? Every year, Lewiston taxpayers face tax increases. When you see what’s going on here, it’s a real insult to the homeless population. While […]
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Facts contradict Shields’ opinions
It was comical to read Thomas Shields’ letter (Nov. 22) claiming Republicans “deal in facts.” I have made a part-time career rebutting letters he sends because of his lack of fact-based claims. Shields’ “opinion” is that the “Affordable Care Act” is a poorly structured program. I have spent years trying to teach him opinions are […]
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Chin has positive message
Ben Chin is a leader, bringing people together. He is accustomed to leading by consensus for the good of all. He can work with all kinds of folks in a positive way and is a true listener. At a time when a candidate can wear himself out telling voters what to think, it is refreshing […]
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Chin committed to Lewiston
On Dec. 8, I will be supporting Benjamin Chin, Lewiston’s next mayor. I am a lifelong resident of Lewiston, a college student at Central Maine Community College and actively engaged in this community. I have often questioned if I should remain in my home town to further my education, my career and start a family […]
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A show of partisanship
Here is what passes for political dialogue in an era of hyperpartisanship: • In his letter (Nov. 22), Reggie Bechard wrote that mayoral candidate Ben Chin “must be stopped” because he supports immigrants and asylum seekers. Really? What about Quebecois seeking a new life in Maine more than a hundred years ago? Or for that […]
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Macdonald cares about people
I am writing with regards to the upcoming run-off election. I suggest that anyone who voted last time and didn’t get who they wanted to take a minute to go to Ben Chin’s Web page and, while there, read his plan and then decide if they want someone like that in this figurehead position. Who […]
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No longer ‘Home of the Brave’
Why are some Americans so terrified of refugees trying to escape unbearable conditions in their own countries? Listening to Donald Trump, one would think that the U.S.border is totally overrun with millions of Mexicans sneaking into the U.S. Pew Research Center has found that more people from Mexico are now leaving this country than coming […]
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Trump has the right idea
I don’t know for sure, but I have heard that some 30 state governors have said they won’t accept Syrian refugees, yet the federal government has final authority. That is asking for trouble. Doesn’t America have enough foreign killers here? What, we need more? I am not sure about Donald Trump, but at least he […]
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Protecting the safety of citizens
Democrat Sen. Justin Alfond’s remarks about the “morally repugnant” stance of Gov. Paul LePage’s decision to not allow Syrian refugees in Maine were, perhaps, over the top. LePage joined 33 other governors in the decision. Sixteen governors have opened their doors to those refugees. A few thoughts about Syrian refugees: • ISIS has declared (several […]