Letters

Published
December 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Column on CIA interrogations was based on tortured logic

The headline for M.D. Harmon’s Dec. 12 column read: “Terrorist-interrogation report can’t hide its liberal biases.” I suggest a more appropriate headline might be: “Torture interrogation report can’t hide its humane biases.” Referring to the interrogation methods used by the CIA, Harmon says “acts that caused actual physical harm to terrorist captives seem to be […]
Published
December 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Home health care workers deserve a living wage

Do you have a developmentally disabled child or an elderly parent? What about a niece with a mental illness or a cousin with a physical disability? Then you probably know a home health care worker. You see how much they assist your loved ones, the care and compassion they dole out, but have you stopped […]
Published
December 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: PBS showed courage that Sony, U.S. theaters lacked

The craven behavior of Sony Pictures and leading movie theater chains in preventing the scheduled release of “The Interview” on Christmas Day will cause incalculable damage. We have allowed the North Korean government to control what a country that values freedom as a hallmark of its formation is allowed to view in its movie theaters. […]
Published
December 23, 2014

Letter to the editor: Don’t jump to conclusions about Noyes Street fire

Gregory Nisbet, owner of the Noyes Street building that burned tragically Nov. 1, may be the current bad-landlord poster child, but we should all keep in mind that nothing so far indicates that the condition of the house had any role in the fire. We don’t know how the fire started or if the condition […]
Published
December 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Article on college choice and finances also a plus for younger students

J. Craig Anderson performed a public service in his Dec. 7 article “College choices face a financial reality check.” My only fear is that most of those reading it will already be in the midst of the admission and financial aid application process. His message needs to be heard by younger students and their parents […]

Published
December 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Beware: Season of giving  is peak time for taking

During the holiday season, consumers should watch out for certain seasonal scams that re-emerge each year. For example, do you like to give to charities? Unfortunately, the season of giving is a peak time for taking. Fraudsters contact unsuspecting potential donors using phony names and promising that every donation will help venerable groups such as […]
Published
December 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Larger Bayside project should still be considered for Portland

I read your recent editorial regarding the ongoing debate about the Bayside project with concern (“Our View: New ‘midtown’ plan does less for Portland,” Dec. 13). I’ve listened to the anti-large project, anti-tall building group’s arguments for the last two years. And if I’m not mistaken, it seems that Portlanders are now going to be […]
Published
December 22, 2014

Letter to the editor: Keep up efforts to raise minimum wage

I’ve been excited to follow the efforts happening in Portland and in other cities and states across the country to raise the minimum wage. Ballot initiatives raising the minimum wage passed in four states this past election season. We all know that we are living in a crisis situation. Lots of people are working too […]
Published
December 21, 2014

Letter to the editor: Chute fan hopes readers will look beyond harsh book review

I was surprised to read Stephanie Bouchard’s harsh review of Carolyn Chute’s new book, “Treat Us Like Dogs and We Will Become Wolves” (“In Carolyn Chute’s new novel, strong plot gets lost amid gimmickry,” Nov. 23). I’ll admit right up front that I’m a fan of Carolyn Chute and her writing. She pulls me into […]
Published
December 21, 2014

Letter to the editor: Commentary regarding Boehner insulting, offensive

The commentary about John Boehner (“Poisoning the well?”) in the Insight section of the Dec. 7 Maine Sunday Telegram is insulting and offensive. I am surprised that it was accepted for printing in the Telegram. Author Margaret Carlson says Boehner “was on his way to becoming the least productive speaker in modern times with the […]

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