Letters

Published
September 12, 2014

Letter to the editor: Political ads play on the weak math comprehension of many

I recently watched a TV commercial that denounced Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud for wanting to spend $1 million to aid “illegal immigrants.” Oh, my God – 1 million dollars! Balderdash! This was the most egregious example of numerical manipulation that I have seen in many years. Does anyone who watched this commercial know just […]
Published
September 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Peace needs people and persistence

Islamic State is evil. The Nazis were evil. There are frightening similarities between them. Both stemmed from perceived injustice, both had the most modern weapons, both had masterful propaganda, both aimed at absolute supremacy, both had limitless zeal, and both were aided by secret sources of money. The Nazis could have been stopped at an […]
Published
September 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: It’s time to stop adding fluoride to drinking water

I was pleased to see the front-page article Aug. 21 titled “High fluoride levels found in some private wells in Maine.” This article described the toxic effects fluoride can have on health, such as pitted teeth, brittle bones and lowered IQ in children. It also stated that “… low levels of fluoride prevent tooth decay […]
Published
September 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Michaud’s role in footwear rule change underplayed

Re: “New Balance gets foot in the door of Pentagon” (Sept. 4): Your article appears to give our senators the credit for the dramatic Department of Defense change that makes it mandatory for our military footwear to be made in America, hopefully at New Balance in Maine. The person who brought about the change, Democratic […]
Published
September 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: LePage’s accomplishments show accusations untrue

Michael Sears wrote Sept. 5 that Michael Michaud should replace our current Republican governor because Gov. LePage has harmed Maine (“Letter to the editor: The records that LePage has broken only hurt Maine”). Untrue! Our governor is all about “bringing Maine back.” • He paid the hospital bill of $750 million without raising income taxes. • Having […]

Published
September 11, 2014

Letter to the editor: Pulling tobacco products from drugstore a good move

Well done, CVS, pulling tobacco products from your nationwide drugstore chain in an effort to sharpen its focus on customer health (“In the name of health, CVS pulls tobacco sooner,” Sept. 3). That’s a real “Wellness Card.” Linda Cornish Rioux Old Orchard Beach
Published
September 10, 2014

Letter to the Editor: Proposed Portland storm tax is a money grab

The recent proposal to implement stormwater fees based on the impervious area of the property is a blatant attempt to increase the property owner’s tax and “fee” rates (“Portland’s plan for storm water fees would raise utility bills,” Aug. 28). Of my home’s total impervious area, less than 25 percent sheds water into the storm […]
Published
September 10, 2014

Letter to the Editor: ‘Electability’ argument falls short for Michaud

“Electability” is not a word, and political polls are not elections. Two-thirds of the state of Maine has never wanted our current governor. Practically all the rhetoric in favor of Democrat Mike Michaud is centered on one false premise: “electability,” an excuse for electing an inferior candidate. Michaud has a long history of voting against […]
Published
September 10, 2014

Letter to the Editor: Nursing board exception to state’s mishandling of child’s appalling treatment

As the information in your Sept. 4 article indicated (“No state child welfare workers disciplined in Arundel baby’s death”), the death of Ethan Henderson and the injuries to his siblings were tragic for all involved. However, I would like to praise the Maine State Board of Nursing for its actions in this case. The board […]
Published
September 10, 2014

Letter to the Editor: USM programs will be fine without the Stone House

Regarding the Sept. 2 article by Noel Gallagher on the approval by the University of Maine System trustees to proceed with the sale of the Stone House in Freeport (“USM gets approval, with conditions, to give up Stone House in Freeport”): I would like to make it very clear that the sale will not affect […]

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