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November 29, 2019

Letter to the editor: Limited ‘Medicare for All’ would be wise goal for Warren

I am a lifelong Democrat who would like to see Elizabeth Warren as our president. To that end, I hope that she will give up “Medicare for All” in favor of “Medicare for All from Pre-Natal to Age 26.” This change would make her more electable. For the progressives, it would mean a single-payer system […]
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November 29, 2019

Letter to the editor: Reduce, eliminate possession penalties to provide a win for Maine families

This session, our Maine Legislature will vote on L.D. 1492, which would reduce or eliminate penalties, and remove presumption of trafficking, for simple possession of controlled substances. Mainers should welcome this with open arms as a win for Maine families. Punitive drug possession and trafficking laws make criminals out of ordinary people while also giving […]
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November 29, 2019

Letter to the editor: Facial recognition software could benefit Portland

The technology is an effective tool in fighting crimes that affect members of the minority community.
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November 29, 2019

Letter to the editor: I won’t mind if you wish me ‘Happy Hanukkah’

As we enter the holiday season, we again become uncertain how to greet each other. Political correctness, commendably, encourages moderation and tact, but sometimes we expect too much. We become too easily offended. I have never understood why anyone would feel offended by being wished “Merry Christmas,” whether by an individual or by a business. […]
Published
November 28, 2019

Letter to the editor: Writer offers misleading interpretation of conflict in Caucasus

I was greatly dismayed to read Tarlan Ahmadov’s Nov. 18 letter (“Armenian separatist regime doesn’t deserve American welcome”), as it contains a highly misleading and inaccurate interpretation of the conflict between Armenians and Azeris in the Caucasus. Mr. Ahmadov characterizes the conflict as a Russian proxy war of aggression on behalf of Armenian “stooges,” but […]

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November 28, 2019

Letter to the editor: U.S. can afford to provide for all children

Because we can, let U.S. leaders support programs that meet human needs. Holidays seem to be times of asking for gifts and donations. That’s all well and good, but a democracy should manage to meet human needs at all times. I am very appreciative of the Portland Press Herald’s Oct. 7 “Our View” lead editorial, […]
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November 28, 2019

Letter to the editor: They’re thankful for the generosity of Mainers

Newcomers appreciate being alerted to last month's nor'easter, and the gift of firewood that kept them warm throughout the storm.
Published
November 28, 2019

Letter to the editor: Maine climate emergency declaration is Dec. 6 strike’s goal

The global climate strike, held on Sept. 20, shut down Congress Street in Portland with a crowd of over 2,000 people. When we invited the city councilors and mayors, we had a very specific ask: for the cities of Portland and South Portland to declare climate emergency. Two months and lots of work later, it’s […]
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November 28, 2019

Letter to the editor: Impact of impeachment hearings will be felt at polls

We witnessed more impeachment hearings last week, bombshells that may have changed everything except the Senate outcome. But the true value of the hearings, the transparency they have afforded, may show up at the polls. This process, I believe, is just what special counsel Robert Mueller hoped would happen – for Americans themselves to make […]
Published
November 27, 2019

Letter to the editor: Incompetence no excuse for Trump

According to Washington Post columnist Marc A. Thiessen, “Incompetence is not an impeachable offense” (Nov. 15, Page A7). It certainly should be, and now we know it’s something Congress must give much more thought to, if only for the sake of humanity and the world as we know it. Our president is the leader of […]

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