Letters

Published
May 31, 2016

Letter to the editor: Portland needs fairer, smarter trash collection system

I read with interest the articles about city trash collectors depositing both trash and recycling into the trash collection truck. They bring attention to Portland’s system of recycling and trash collection – once considered progressive, but now seen as regressive by those of us who conduct research and consult on municipal solid waste policies and […]
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May 31, 2016

Letter to the editor: Column on Obama not enforcing laws short on specific examples

Martin Jones of Freeport left out an important thing in his recent diatribe (Maine Voices, May 21) against President Obama’s constitutional duty to enforce our nation’s laws: namely, one specific example of what in blazes he was talking about. But, golly, next time someone asks me what vapidity means, I’ll whip his column out and […]
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May 31, 2016

Letter to the editor: Let’s hope accused golfer enjoys lace curtains in his jail cell

Lest we forget, Martha Stewart spent six months in jail for less insider trading than pro golf star Phil Mickelson has been accused of doing. The private cell with the lace curtains is waiting – fair is fair. Barbara Callahan South Portland
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May 31, 2016

Letter to the editor: NRA’s purpose, objectives overdue for a reality check

In the wake of daily gun violence, it would be appropriate to review the purpose and objectives of the leading gun-rights advocacy group, the National Rifle Association. Following are the contents of this document along with what, in my opinion, are appropriate observations: n “To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” (This […]
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May 31, 2016

Letter to the editor: Shortsighted hospitals fail to value thoracic surgeon

This is a sad time for not only our family, but also patients, colleagues and all who live in the Portland area. My husband, Dr. Seth Blank, has closed his thoracic surgery practice in Falmouth and is beginning a new venture in Augusta at MaineGeneral Medical Center. He is looking forward to working there, as […]

Published
May 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: War shouldn’t be a good deal for anybody

Is it just me who gets upset reading in the paper how our idiots in D.C. are negotiating to sell heavy armament to Vietnam under the guise that our old enemy, who killed more than 50,000 of our country’s finest, is worried about China possibly turning on them? What’s next – selling arms to North […]
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May 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Debt of gratitude forever owed to our military heroes

We have been blessed throughout our years as a democratic country to have had an outstanding collection of Americans who have defended our shores through difficult times. It is only right that on this Memorial Day, our gratitude should be even more pronounced. Our men and women in uniform endure great stress, not only while […]
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May 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Chipman’s work in House prepares him for Senate

I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically support Democrat Ben Chipman’s candidacy for Maine Senate District 27 to replace Sen. Justin Alfond. Ben is one of the hardest-working legislators I know. Whether he is working on passing legislation, meeting with constituents or building relationships with fellow legislators, Ben is always working on behalf of his constituents to make […]
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May 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Sen. Collins works to improve safety on Maine’s roads

In her recent letter to the editor, D.C. lobbyist Joan Claybrook claims to speak for Maine people, but it appears that she didn’t actually consult with any before making her comments. If she had, she would have known that Sen. Susan Collins’ work to pass federal truck weight legislation in 2011 was strongly supported by […]
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May 30, 2016

Letter to the editor: Sanders’ delegates disgraced the Democratic Convention

At the recent Maine Democratic Convention, I was appalled at the lack of civility on the part of the Bernie Sanders delegates. They owe a huge “I’m sorry” to Barney Frank for the disrespect they showed the former congressman. My son tells me that the Sanders people treated Bill Clinton poorly when he tried to […]

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