Letters

Published
January 12, 2016

Letter to the editor: It is not racist to say drug dealers are scumbags

There you go again, Portland Press Herald, insulting and putting down one of your regular readers by calling me a racist (“Our View: Gov. LePage should not speak for Maine on race,” Jan. 9). I have no qualms talking about drug dealers and white Maine women in the same sentence. In my experience, drug dealers […]
Published
January 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: President-bashing rooted in racism

“But we are nearly through the second term of a president who is the epitome of narcissistic self-centeredness.” When I read this sentence in M.D. Harmon’s Jan. 1 column (“Neither of the leading presidential candidates can handle the job”), it fairly jumped off the page. It’s not the first time I’ve heard similar remarks. I […]
Published
January 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Since when is Social Security a government handout?

It is gratifying to find out that Social Security apparently believes that the cost of living has remained constant in spite of rising taxes; the rising cost of education; the rising cost of food; the spendthrift sitting in the White House; the wife of same who needs a taxpayer-paid staff of 22 to the tune […]
Published
January 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Sanders’ fundraising success deserves better play

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has record-breaking support from individual Americans, much more than even Barack Obama. And without any contributions from wealthy or corporate sources, he is closing in on Hillary Clinton, who is totally dependent on big, monied interests. This historically significant event, however, was barely reported. It appeared on Page A8, two […]
Published
January 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Homeless should be cared for, not just driven away

I may not be a resident of Maine, but I have visited the state, and I have to say that I am distraught by the choice of the higher-ups to force homeless people out of their makeshift camps. I understand the concerns of citizens who have been led to believe that homeless people are dangerous. […]

Published
January 11, 2016

Letter to the editor: Muslim immigrants must change to earn our trust

America has welcomed hordes of immigrants in the past. It was expected that they would learn English, become self-sufficient, assimilate, declare their allegiance to the U.S. and earn the right to apply for citizenship. Many Americans blame the Muslims for the spread of world terror and do not trust them. They must change to earn […]
Published
January 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Portland Museum of Art should not compromise art to make money

In “Museum reimagines the big picture” (Jan. 3), two comments stand out to me as a Portland Museum of Art member. • The PMA’s visionary director, Mark Bessire, says: “We’re trying to respond to what the public needs and wants. Twenty-first century museums must be much more attuned to the interests of our visitors.” • Whitney […]
Published
January 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Voting in two-way runoff beats ranked-choice system

Thank you, Lewiston! Thank you for showing us the accurate, honest and time-tested method of electing a candidate by a majority of the voters. It is really quite simple. Regardless of the number of candidates, if no one gets at least 50 percent plus one, a runoff is in order. The top two candidates have […]
Published
January 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Reunited Sudanese family story was wonderful, as is newspaper as a whole

Re: “Reunited Sudanese family embraces future in Maine” (Jan. 1): Congratulations to Susan Kimball for the wonderful front-page article, so thoughtfully and sensitively written, and to Derek Davis for what should be an award-winning photo of the father and son reunited after five long years. The picture tells the story so well. And congratulations, too, […]
Published
January 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Antler restriction pits rich hunters against poor

Re: “Hunting: Focus on antler restrictions might miss greater point” (Jan. 3): Although everyone who enters Maine’s woods in search of the elusive whitetail hopes to bag a trophy buck, most are just as happy to get a spike horn. Meat in the freezer is still more important to the majority of hunters in Maine […]

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