Letters

Published
June 7, 2015

Letter to the editor: Krauthammer’s logic pardons culprits for war

In his May 22 column (“Look to 2011 – not 2003 – for cause of Islamic State takeover in Iraq”), Charles Krauthammer places in its proper perspective “the question incessantly asked of the various presidential candidates” about the invasion of Iraq. He states: “The question is not just a hypothetical, but an inherently impossible hypothetical.” […]
Published
June 7, 2015

Letter to the editor: Credit Katz for opposing LePage on conservation

Although I’m a Democrat, I want to thank Sen. Roger Katz, R-Augusta, for his leadership in introducing L.D. 1378, a bipartisan bill requiring Gov. LePage to release millions of dollars of voter-approved bond money, without delay, for the Land for Maine’s Future program. Maine voters have overwhelmingly passed five bonds for Land for Maine’s Future. […]
Published
June 7, 2015

Letter to the editor: Party politics just another sign of political enslavement

Black lives matter. It must have been true for the over 2 million Union troops who fought in the Civil War to free the slaves. It must have been true for those who ran the Underground Railroad to free the slaves. In 1860 there were 4 million men, women and children enslaved. By the end […]
Published
June 7, 2015

Letter to the editor: Let Acadia’s silence extend beyond one day

On May 16, Acadia National Park declared a “car-free morning,” prohibiting the use of all motorized vehicles in the park from midnight to noon. Also, the entrance fee was waived during this time, further encouraging visitors to explore Acadia without the inhibitions of smog, rumbling engines and traffic congestion. Given the nonstop lifestyle we have […]
Published
June 7, 2015

Letter to the editor: Concealed-carry law would set off an arms race

So let me get this straight. L.D. 652 would allow a typical Mainer to carry a loaded and concealed handgun, on their person or in a car, without a permit. Yet it would still be illegal to carry a concealed slingshot, brass knuckles, Bowie knife, dirk or stiletto, or even own a switchblade, whether concealed […]

Published
June 6, 2015

Letter to the editor: Portland celebrates adults’ hard work to earn degrees

In response to Greg Kesich’s June 3 column, “Graduations trigger thoughts of second chances, class injustice,” I am proud to state that Portland honors its adult high school graduates. Every year Portland Adult Education conducts a dignified and celebratory ceremony at Merrill Auditorium for nearly 200 community members who have earned their high school credential […]
Published
June 6, 2015

Letter to the editor: Restore clean elections law to fight corporate influence

November’s off-year election will feature an important initiative to strengthen Maine’s Clean Election law. Maine voters need to vote “yes” on this initiative to restore the law to its original status, which was weakened by a 2011 U.S. Supreme Court decision. One example of why Maine needs to strengthen the law was illustrated by the […]
Published
June 6, 2015

Letter to the editor: Abortion regulatory bill ensures safe, legal services

Re: “Maine Voices: Bill to let DHHS write abortion rules would limit access, endanger women” (May 28): I was confused and dismayed by Dr. Peter Manning’s column regarding L.D. 1312, “An Act to License Outpatient Surgical Abortion Facilities.” His remarks contained misleading and deceptive wrong information and personal opinion. Dr. Manning writes, “If the Maine […]
Published
June 6, 2015

Letter to the editor: Asylum-seekers shouldn’t be called illegal aliens

I applaud the Portland Press Herald for offering a clear explanation of the legal status of asylum-seekers in the June 3 article about Lauren LePage’s robocalls (“Political group’s calls try to pressure Republicans who support budget deal”). The article reports that Lauren LePage repeatedly uses the phrase “illegal alien” to describe asylum-seekers, linking it six […]
Published
June 5, 2015

Letter to the editor: Supporting farmers markets good for farmers, community

I think back with a smile when I remember the limousine that pulled up to Monument Square on a cold winter’s day. Out stepped a man to buy a dozen eggs from me while I was trying to sell from my surplus. Thank you, too, to the people of Portland who support the farmers at […]

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