Letters

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January 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Constitution clear on religious displays

Responding to the guest editorial by Arnold Besier in defense of religious displays on public land (“Another View: Religious displays on public property attest to a society’s tolerance,” Jan. 19), there are two important points to be made. First, there is a false dichotomy in pitting tolerance for “violent, degrading and sexualized dialogue” on public […]
Published
January 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Under GOP-led Congress, no progress – just attacks

Harry Truman coined the term “do-nothing Congress” to describe the Republican Congress of 1948. If Truman were alive today, what adjective would he use to describe the latest Republican Congress, which set new low standards of accomplishment even while still drawing their generous pay and benefit package? Probably not something that could be printed in […]
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January 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Journalist’s visa issues don’t detract from Olympic glory

In reference to “Another View: American journalist won’t be silenced by loss of Russian visa” (Jan. 21): You published an opinion from The Washington Post. The Post expressed disappointment that Russia will not allow American journalist David Satter into the country during the Olympics. I don’t know who David Satter is. I do know that […]
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January 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Windham Marine gave life for our freedom on Iwo Jima

To all my fellow freedom-loving patriots, this is a reminder that February marks the time many years ago that led to the adoption by a foreign power of the benefits of democracy. This foreign power today ranks high in world powers. One of Windham’s very own was one of the stalwart young men who led […]
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January 28, 2014

Letter to the editor: Was Biddeford baker held to different standard because of gender?

In regards to your Jan. 23 article “Biscuit baker rises to occasion, wins Biddeford startup funds,” about startup funding being awarded to entrepreneurs who want to open their own business in downtown Biddeford: What amazed me was the inappropriate question asked of Stacy Cooper by the Main Street Challenge judges. One of the judges asked […]

Published
January 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Legalizing marijuana an unwise alternative

Brain development clearly becomes hindered by the use of substances, including but not limited to marijuana; so legalizing marijuana, like many are saying, is not a wise decision for current and future generations. There are multiple studies that indicate how marijuana is one of the many drugs that alter brain chemistry. Without getting into any […]
Published
January 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Finding suitable day care hindered by service cuts

The article “Maine website to help parents find day cares is riddled with errors” (Jan. 23) is not a surprise. Two years ago, the LePage administration insisted on taking away the day care referral services provided by Resource Development Centers at established regional agencies so unqualified state workers could administer the services as a way […]
Published
January 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Gubernatorial challengers should put focus on LePage

As an independent who voted for Eliot Cutler in 2009, I think it’s imperative that 2009 not be replicated in 2014. My concern was expressed before all candidates had officially declared, in a May 16, 2013, letter titled “Cutler must test himself in party primary.” I am concerned with the accusations being leveled at one […]
Published
January 27, 2014

Letter to the editor: Best diet is the one that works for you

I was pleased to read your recent article about a pig butchering demonstration at a local high school (“Students get up-close farm-to-table lesson in Portland,” Jan. 21). The article itself was informative, but it was the butcher’s own journey that most caught my attention. The butcher, Jaclyn Burskey, described having been vegetarian for years until […]
Published
January 26, 2014

Letter to the editor: Bear hunt defenders got it all wrong

It is apparent that Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee members Reps. Mike Shaw and Jeff Evangelos have determined that the Humane Society of the United States is a threat to their public processes and bear management programs (“Maine Voices: Pick science over sensationalism for managing Maine’s bear population,” Jan. 15). Stating, and I quote, that […]

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