Editorials

Published
July 20, 2011

Our View: Study shows kids safer when grandparents do the driving

The numbers say parent drivers are more likely to crash, but they don't say why that is.
Published
July 19, 2011

Our View: Maine people shouldsign election-law veto petition

Direct democracy is a safety valve built into Maine's political process, giving voters a chance to make laws when their elected officials won't, or to strike down the really bad ideas that come out of Augusta. Used with restraint, the citizen initiative and the people's veto give voters a chance to have a say in their government. But when overused they can be more of a monkey wrench than a safety valve, paralyzing representative democracy by replacing hard work and compromise with a contest of slogans. We are in a period where direct democracy is being used with more frequency and on a wider variety of issues than Maine has ever seen. While we trust the good sense of Maine voters and agree more often than not with the outcomes they reach, we think people should be more concerned about who they send to Augusta than in trying to do the legislators' jobs for them.
Published
July 19, 2011

Our View: Trail marker fitting tribute to trail-making Maine city manager

Trails that link neighborhoods and enhance the city are part of Joe Gray's record.
Published
July 18, 2011

Our View: D.C. judge throws out season’s first pitcher

Roger Clemens may get off after a mistrial, but he still faces the court of public opinion. For the second week in a row, an unexpected outcome in a trial that attracted intense national coverage has drawn the public's eyes to U.S. legal procedures. Earlier this month, Casey Anthony was found not guilty by a Florida jury after being charged with murdering her daughter. The resulting outcry was heard from coast to coast, with some jurors going into hiding and one woman who slightly resembled Anthony being attacked in Oklahoma.
Published
July 16, 2011

Our View: Portland getting on top of any wind-siting flaps

Where turbines go, and what they look and sound like there, may soon be covered by law.

Published
July 16, 2011

Maine Voices: Gay-Straight Alliance committed to an ‘agenda’ that respects everyone

Suggesting that there is a 'gay agenda' is a classic ploy to turn the discussion into a battle.
Published
July 16, 2011

Another View: Today’s public schools can do what people want charters to do

Those who think there is some magic solution for children overlook what's being done now.
Published
July 15, 2011

Our View: Can elected officials pray? Better believe it

Gov. Rick Perry of Texas is being sued for supporting a prayer rally. That’s ridiculous.
Published
July 14, 2011

Our View: Behind the wheel,how much pot is too much?

Driving while impaired is a crime, but how about driving while being medicated?
Published
July 14, 2011

Our View: Mainers think their summers are perfect (to prepare for winter)

A midsummer night's dream hereabouts is filled with thoughts of – adding insulation?

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