Letters

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February 1, 2015

Letter to the editor: Think on our own: dismiss the prejudice of others

Our news is filled with events resulting from prejudice and hatred. Recent events in Paris, New York City and Cleveland are examples; ongoing conflicts in the Near East, Iraq and Afghanistan are based on longstanding prejudice and hatred. However we get our news – through newspapers, television, radio, social media, a person at the local […]
Published
February 1, 2015

Letter to the editor: While Paris lost 12, Nigeria lost 2,000

Jan. 7, 2015: The day that France was attacked by Islamic terrorists. Four gunmen broke into the famous Charlie Hebdo magazine and shot 12 of the working editors and cartoonists. The death of these 12 innocents struck anger and passion in a great number of the First World countries on the planet. There were protests […]
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February 1, 2015

Letter to the editor: Rise of racism and xenophobia is toxic

As pundits, talking heads and opportunistic politicians rush to cash in on the horrific terror attacks that have rocked France recently, it is important to remember that knee-jerk nationalism is no solution either. The rise of racism and xenophobia should be troubling to everyone. The French far right has pounced on the shocking Charlie Hebdo […]
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February 1, 2015

Letter to the editor: Invest in batteries so your smoke alarms work!

It seems that people who live in or work in places with smoke alarms could invest in the batteries to save themselves. At least the alarms are in place! Marcia Deal Kittery
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February 1, 2015

Letter to the editor: Air in football is an NFL issue, not Patriots one

I am a football fanatic, and cheer for the Patriots. I also firmly agree that professional athletes do have a role and responsibility to those who look up to them, which is oh so many. Yet I ask: Why can’t these professionals all play with the same ball, on the same day, in the same […]

Published
February 1, 2015

Letter to the editor: Let’s abandon antiquated, confusing Roman numerals

I’m probably not (at least I hope not) the first to advance this notion, but I think we should abandon the use of the outdated, outmoded, primitive numbering system called Roman numerals. For example, when we look at dates inscribed on the cornerstones of old buildings, we do not immediately know when they were built. […]
Published
January 31, 2015

Letter to the editor: Abortion vote seen as ‘a call to action’

I am writing in concern over the precedents that are being set to regulate women’s anatomy. The unheard-of margin by which H.R. 7 passed in the House last week – on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade – indicates a bleaker future for women everywhere, and I mean for this to be a call to […]
Published
January 31, 2015

Letter to the editor: Ideology-driven politics also flourishing in Maine

In his Jan. 9 New York Times op-ed, Paul Krugman writes, “We’re looking at a political subculture in which ideological tenets are simply not to be questioned, no matter what. Supply-side economics is valid no matter what actually happens to the economy, guaranteed health insurance must be a failure even if it’s working, and anyone […]
Published
January 31, 2015

Letter to the editor: Methadone deserves funding as proven path to recovery

Thank you for your insightful editorial on the potential harm to thousands of patients if Gov. Paul LePage succeeds in eliminating methadone as a MaineCare benefit (“Our View: State should not scrap methadone treatment,” Jan. 26). You correctly point out that people who are receiving this form of medication-assisted treatment are patients with opiate addiction, […]
Published
January 30, 2015

Letter to the editor: Newspaper does its job well in the midst of big blizzard

I have been meaning for some time to compliment all of you on the interesting newspapers you produce in these difficult times for print journalism. Seven days a week, I find engaging and sometimes compelling articles and photographs. Kudos to all who make this possible. What finally spurred me to write, however, was the kindness […]

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