Letters

Published
October 2, 2012

Letters to the editor: Scripture, religion and gay marriage

Miriam Conners’ op-ed (Another View, “Editorial wrong: Same-sex marriage does affect religion,” Sept. 17) is either uninformed about Question 1 or misrepresents it intentionally. The applicable portion of the proposed law reads: “Section 4. 19-A MRSA section 655, subsection 3 is enacted to read: “3. Religious exemption. This chapter does not require any member of […]
Published
October 2, 2012

More letters to the editor: Readers weigh who would be best in the White House

America needs a president. The current occupant of the office does not seem to have understood that the job comes with responsibilities, and with presidential powers and responsibilities comes accountability. Yet, rather than running on his record, President Obama has run away from it. And not without good reason. A record of 43 months with […]
Published
October 1, 2012

Letters to the editor: Error in story demeans DiMillo’s, staff

The restaurant’s kitchen manager calls on the Press Herald to 'get the facts straight before any article is printed for thousands to read.'
Published
October 1, 2012

More letters to the editor:Looking toward the election

We are here to help, not to hoard. We are helpers caring for the old, the rich, the poor and those who are trying to climb the ladder. Keep these social concerns uppermost in your minds while you are trying to choose the political leaders for the next few years . . .
Published
September 30, 2012

Letters to the editor: Unjust ‘bigot’ branding feared

Are advocates of traditional marriage intolerant? Most are not. The pro-traditional marriage movement is not trying to outlaw or to discriminate against individuals who engage in the practice of homosexuality. It would, however, be intolerant if this movement were promoting legislation that prohibits homosexual relationships, much like anti-incest or anti-polygamy laws. Of course, that is […]

Published
September 29, 2012

Letters to the editor: New trade deal works against workers

When U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk visited the New Balance factory in Norridgewock, he assured workers that he wouldn’t endanger their jobs by rushing to lift tariffs on footwear (“In Maine, trade rep says he’ll help save U.S. jobs,” Sept. 14). Yet all indications are that negotiators for the so-called Trans Pacific Partnership, or TPP, […]
Published
September 28, 2012

Letters to the editor: Most Maine hunters hunt responsibly

This is a special time of year for me and my sons. We are preparing for the upcoming hunting season with much excitement and anticipation. It is a wonderful exercise in remaining close to adult children, and it creates memories that last a lifetime. We enjoy this sport, which requires great responsibility. We enjoy it […]
Published
September 27, 2012

Letters to the editor: Marijuana, psychotic symptoms linked

A recent editorial highlighted research in New Zealand warning that a long-term decrease in IQ may result from regular marijuana use before age 18 (“Adolescent pot use can literally be a dumb idea,” Aug. 30). Another worrisome problem in vulnerable individuals is the onset of psychotic symptoms — hallucinations, paranoid delusional thinking and other impairment […]
Published
September 26, 2012

More thoughts on Romney ‘gaffe’

If only the American people could stop and realize how severely they are being manipulated by the so-called “mainstream media.” Once again, the left-wing media has shown it’s true colors, in gleefully pouncing on Romney’s ill-conceived remarks about the “47%.” I will not try to argue whether or not Romney’s numbers are accurate, or if […]
Published
September 25, 2012

Letters to the editor: Turmoil in Mideast, debate in Maine

Money cannot buy love! In spite of the investment of billions of dollars in Egypt, Libya and other Mideastern countries, it is evident that Americans are still hated. Apparently, there was nothing in the agreements when we gave the money that our embassies wouldn’t be burned down or our diplomats murdered. As I have watched […]

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