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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Wondering if LePage was person offended by mural
Gov. Paul LePage’s remarks and actions remind me of “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” the classic fairy tale meant to teach a lesson about honesty, integrity and truth. The emperor wants to believe he is smarter, better than all of us, that we will be intimidated to admit that we don’t see what is right. Even […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
People throughout the world share 5 values
Rushwell Kidder of the International Institute for Global Ethics in Camden tells us that people and cultures throughout the world share five important values: Honesty, responsibility, respect, fairness and compassion. These are common values that we learn from each other, especially from parents, no matter what our religion happens to be. Our elected representatives should […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Pension system being ‘rigged’ against employees
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Why were protests of hundreds ignored?
The process for selecting and placing public art is a democratic one, especially when it is paid for by public money as Judy Taylor’s “History of Maine Labor” mural was, under the Percent for Art Program. With a little research online, I discovered that the Maine Arts Commission released a Request for Proposals (RFP), which […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
LePage should focus on what he was elected to do
In the short time Gov. Paul LePage has been in office, his outspoken behavior and unprofessionalism and the lack of respect he displays for the state warrants some sessions with Dr. Phil. The people in Maine, including those not born here, are hardworking and care about the state, as are our family, friends and neighbors. […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Concerned Richmond folks want to resume food pantry
A coalition of concerned citizens in Richmond is asking for help to resume a food pantry in our community. The town lost its food pantry last year, but, unfortunately, the need still exists, with as many as 70 families in need in our community. These families include children and elderly citizens. We need a commitment […]
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PublishedApril 8, 2011
Frequent visitors to Maine join mural protest
We are frequent visitors to Maine, a state we love for its breathtaking natural beauty and its proud place in America’s history, including the courage of Maine men and women during the American Revolution and Civil War. We also stand with the majority of Mainers who are outraged by the governor’s decision to remove the […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
‘Murder in America is like a cancer’
Murder in America is like a cancer. It seems like we are both losing and saving lives. People are murdered by abortions, overdoses of drugs and alcohol and at the hands of criminals. People are saved by Jesus Christ, technology and recycling. How can we win over the murderers, you know “thou shalt not kill” […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
Government must get back to serving citizens
The “American Heritage Dictionary” defines fascism as: “A system of government that exercises a dictatorship of the extreme right, typically through the merging of state and business leadership, together with a belligerent nationalism.” We do not have a dictatorship yet. We do have a growing number of right-wing extremists and, more and more, our governments […]
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PublishedApril 7, 2011
Send a little extra money to Uncle Sam to stop cuts
There is a simple answer for the United States and Maine when it comes to money problems. Many are complaining that Gov. Paul LePage and Republicans in Washington are cutting spending to many of the nation’s and state’s little social programs. After years of overspending from here to Washington, D.C., the piggy bank is empty […]
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