Letters

Published
May 3, 2014

Letter to the editor: Making medical marijuana illegal will not deter criminals

I recently read a column by a South Portland police officer (“Maine Voices: Medical marijuana laws are confusing to those who have to enforce them,” April 25). He was speaking about some medical marijuana patients who were operating on the grounds of a child care facility, in a separate building. He said there was nothing […]
Published
May 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, unspoiled, dear to many

I am writing about your article in the April 17 edition titled “Inside the Nova Star: Sleek, colorful, reï¬ned, great views.” All of the above may be true, but my objection is to the wording “while Yarmouth appears worn down and rough around the edges, the Nova Star is sleek and modern.” That, I feel, […]
Published
May 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: LePage’s decision on photo IDs threatens federal funding, access to food

I found the recent decision by Gov. LePage to ignore the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services one of his most astonishing actions to date (“U.S. asks Maine to delay photos on welfare cards,” April 26). His political calculation not only threatens people’s access to food, it puts hundreds of thousands of federal dollars […]
Published
May 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: Cattle rancher Bundy unapologetically lawless

Where does M.D. Harmon really stand on breaking the law? In the first sentence of his column last week (“Nevada cattle rancher shouldn’t be treated like a terrorist,” April 25), he describes Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy as a “scofflaw,” but then writes six columns of type to answer his own question: “How lawless is Bundy?” […]
Published
May 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: Civics instruction already required in Maine’s schools

Talk about not doing your homework! Steve Woods argues strenuously for legislation to require six hours of civics instruction to graduating seniors in Maine (“Maine Voices: Schools need civics courses to get young voters involved,” April 29). Such legislation is already on the books. Two years of social studies and history, including American history and […]

Published
May 2, 2014

Letter to the editor: High costs cause Maine’s brain drain

Erin Cabana’s April 22 op-ed, “Maine Voices: Greater Portland’s rental properties unfairly priced sky-high,” was spot on. Like her, I’m a young professional; so far, I have spent my career working outside my home state of Maine due to the dearth of job opportunities in my field (academic librarianship) there. Nearly every time I talk […]
Published
May 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: It’s unconscionable to label all uninsured as ‘shiftless’

Unfortunately, there are those, including our governor, who feel that expanding Medicaid is against the wishes of the majority. The misguided think that those with insurance shouldn’t have to pay for those without. What do they think happens when those without go to the emergency room for medical services? The state pays. Many people are […]
Published
May 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: MaineCare veto a moral issue of withholding aid

Every major faith includes the admonition to take care of those who suffer in ways that can be aided. Humanists share this core belief. Those of faith, along with their humanist neighbors, also believe that we have been given brains and the freedom to choose ways of providing this care when we can. Willfully withholding […]
Published
May 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: Nonresidents can have concealed gun permit also

I am not defending these people. But in response to a letter by Robert Craine (“Legality of gun used in moose encounter questioned,” April 25), questioning the woman involved with the moose about concealing a handgun and being a nonresident: I am a New Hampshire resident and am licensed to carry a concealed weapon in […]
Published
May 1, 2014

Letter to the editor: A good business climate requires that wind farms be treated fairly

I have worked in economic development for the last eight years, and I owned a small business in Maine during the previous decade. I am keenly aware of how companies assess business climates and whether their investment capital will be welcomed in the short and long term. Industries demand and deserve a fair and reasonable […]

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