Letters

Published
January 10, 2016

Letter to the editor: Onus is on firearm carrier to prove permit legality

When Maine’s “constitutional carry” law took effect last year, the sponsor of the bill, state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn, issued the following statement: “Maine has a strong tradition of supporting the Second Amendment and today is a great milestone in that tradition. “The passage of constitutional carry was a bipartisan effort, and Mainers can rest […]
Published
January 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Drug treatment can’t be political football

Your article Jan. 6 on Page B1, “Panels told drug agent funds already in hand,” really made my blood boil. It seems clear to me that both the Democrats in the Legislature and the governor are playing politics with this critical issue to our community. There are legitimate concerns about the $1 million being spent […]
Published
January 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Judge blew it by dismissing protection for Flag Ladies

Many of us living in Maine, including veterans like myself, hold the Freeport Flag Ladies in the highest esteem since they make us proud of their sacrifice and patriotism since 9/11. Therefore, the dismissal of their application for a permanent protection order Monday by Judge Beth Dobson in West Bath was a big mistake. I […]
Published
January 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Easily offended must not be offended by truths told

I had to chuckle at the uproar over Gov. LePage’s supposedly “racist” remarks concerning out-of-state drug dealers and Maine girls. As I read the Portland Press Herald story (“Governor’s racially charged remark ignites uproar, “ Jan. 8), all the usual, easily offended, parties were screaming how insensitive and corrupt our governor is because he said […]
Published
January 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Graphic story not welcome

The front-page, bold-face headline of Jan. 6 reads: “911 calls reveal night of horror as four killed” (in reference to a Nov. 4 murder-suicide in Oakland). Included on the front page is a profile photo of the young child involved in this event as she was being carried away from the scene two months ago. […]

Published
January 9, 2016

Letter to the editor: Ban Muslims at border with trick Bible questions?

One question for those who would advocate closing our borders to Muslims: When they arrive at the border, how will we know that they are Muslim? There are Caucasian Muslims, Asian Jews and Arab Christians, so a quick racial profiling won’t do the trick. The United States visa application forms do not have a blank […]
Published
January 8, 2016

Letter to the editor: Step in and silence Trump’s dangerous rhetoric

Re: “Somali extremists use Donald Trump clip to recruit followers” (Jan. 2): I’ve realized that the use of Donald Trump’s words in a recruitment video for al-Shabab has created a serious threat to our military and country. In 2013, Pastor Terry Jones wanted to burn 2,998 copies of the Quran – one for each person […]
Published
January 8, 2016

Letter to the editor: Slashing care for disabled would be tragic mistake

Re: “Out of the spotlight, DHHS cuts away at humane care” (Jan. 6): I was moved by Bill Nemitz’s column concerning the impact of Department of Health and Human Services rule changes on those who need medical help the most. I was surprised specifically at the need for care of the severely impaired patients at […]
Published
January 8, 2016

Letter to the editor: Time Warner hurts itself, customers by jacking up cost of Internet

I use Time Warner for my Internet service. My basic Internet cost is $14.99. I received a notice in my December bill that my monthly cost will rise to $49.95 for the same service. In figuring the rise in percentage, my calculator started smoking because it didn’t go that high! It’s no insider’s secret that […]
Published
January 8, 2016

Letter to the editor: Headline on new gun rules irresponsible, fails readers

The Jan. 2 front-page headline on responses to gun violence was simply irresponsible. For years, I have found your headlines reaching for any kind of pun-like twist to be almost invariably silly or foolish, at best, and all too frequently witlessly diverting readers from the point of the journalism that follows. Last Saturday’s headline characterizing […]

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