Letters

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August 16, 2015

Letter to the editor: Nuclear agreement will only strengthen Iran

Re: “Barney Frank: Deal better than no nuclear agreement with Iran” (Aug. 2): Barney Frank doesn’t address what I believe is the real motive of the Iranians. Sanctions have crippled their economy and put a large majority of their young citizens out of work. This pact will lift those sanctions and quiet their young citizens. […]
Published
August 16, 2015

Letter to the editor: Sightings of fisher cats become treasured memories

I’d like to offer a very different perspective on the fisher, colloquially called a “fisher cat,” from the one presented in the Aug. 8 Maine Observer essay (“Fisher cat a fact of life in Maine woods”). My sightings of fishers are among my most treasured memories. Standing out among them was a fisher seen while […]
Published
August 16, 2015

Letter to the editor: Sisters of Mercy save the day for one woman – in Kenya and in Maine

Thank you for your Aug. 9 article on the Sisters of Mercy’s 150 years of service. I’m lying in bed with my right ankle in a cast. This is the second time the Sisters of Mercy have saved my bacon. The first time, in 1968, I was 23 and teaching school at a Kenyan Friends […]
Published
August 15, 2015

Letter to the editor: Michaud is qualified to aid veterans, receive benefits

An Aug. 10 letter (“Michaud’s new plum job: spoils system in action?”) focused on Michael Michaud’s ability to collect retirement from multiple jobs and questioned his qualifications for a presidential appointment. With a little research, I learned that Michaud’s nearly 30 years working in a mill, 22 years serving in the Maine Legislature and 12 […]
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August 15, 2015

Letter to the editor: Deflating overblown notion of Patriots’ rule breaking

The letter Aug. 11 regarding the response of Patriots fans to “Deflategate” (“Patriots fans’ reactions to punishment are inflated”) made me laugh. The author of the letter is totally and completely uninformed when he states that the Patriots have a record of rule breaking that exceeds that of all other teams combined. It is easy […]

Published
August 15, 2015

Letter to the editor: Good still triumphs after Cecil the lion’s demise

I am a born-again Christian and animal lover. But that notwithstanding, thus far in the aftermath of the killing of Cecil the lion, it has been the furthest thing from my mind that anything good would or could come from such a senseless killing. I forgot about God. How can a Christian do that? The […]
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August 15, 2015

Letter to the editor: Require retirement advice to be in best interest of client

Mainers work hard for their money and deserve a new standard of accountability to help them choose the best investments for themselves, their families and their future. Along with millions of Americans, they depend on 401(k)-style plans for their retirement savings. These plans allow workers to invest a portion of their paycheck before taxes are […]
Published
August 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Conservative mystified  by Republicans for Trump

As a lifelong political conservative, I cannot understand the current fascination with Donald Trump. My fellow Republicans can’t be serious about a Trump nomination – he could never win a general election. We desperately need a leader who will command the respect of our allies and our enemies. Our next president must be able to […]
Published
August 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Gun-free zones keep out only good guys with guns

Re: “Letter to the editor: Latest mass killings show flaws in the NRA’s logic” (Aug. 11): First, let me address letter writer Eric Van Note’s statement that the Charleston, Holly Hill and Chattanooga shootings “are fitting cases to test the NRA’s favorite retort: ‘The best remedy for a bad guy with a gun is a […]
Published
August 14, 2015

Letter to the editor: Opponent of Iran deal relies on inaccurate information

Many pieces have been written recently containing incorrect or misleading information about the Iran nuclear agreement. You have to wonder if the authors had not read the full text of the agreement or are just repeating the talking points propagated by the deal’s opponents. A case in point is the Aug. 11 letter to the […]

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