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PublishedMarch 3, 2012
Photo IDs already required in many instances
What’s all the fuss about a photo ID for someone to vote? A person will have to prove who he is when he originally registers. And perhaps a few times when he votes. After a person has lived in that town for several years, they are not going to ask him because they know him. […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
MaineCare deficit is a fiscal emergency
I have read with interest the schizophrenic letters referencing the budget and MaineCare. While the state implodes financially in response to years of Democratic neglect, any discussion about cuts and reductions are followed by a personal story or two that shows the insensitivity of making hard decisions. Can MaineCare be reduced and become more efficient? […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
Let Decoster, union work out their own concerns
The DeCoster operation is an egg factory. As an agribusiness, it is more like a meat-packing plant more than a farm. Past events at the facility have included health and safety violations and worker exploitation. Why is the Legislature attempting to take away workers’ right to collective bargaining there? If the new owners are responsible […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
During WWII, nation got along on what we made
People, like myself, who lived through World War II remember when this country had to fend for itself, with no imports. For four years, we could buy items only made in the USA, and the factories were making only items for the war. Ration stamps were required to buy only the basic items to get […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
Corporations are not people, money not speech
The primary elections and caucuses that have dominated the news in the last couple of months have demonstrated an appalling show of negativity. That was sad enough. What was sadder was that so much of the money came from corporate donations, the origin of which remains a secret. All that came about thanks to the […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
Money and greed run our nation, not we the people
So who is in charge of this country anyway? Looking at the huge headline in the paper recently (yes, I still like the real thing) I see we are being squeezed again with gas prices and fuel prices on the rise. Are we a gutless nation that allows our people to be held hostage by […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
Paper should hold Obama to same standard as LePage
The newspaper editorial staff recently criticized Gov. Paul LePage for what they perceive to be his “discomfort with openness in government.” I look forward to a similar critique by the newspaper about President Barack Obama’s lack of transparency in government. In 2008, candidate Obama often promised his administration would be transparent, but his actions since […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
Your religion doesn’t outrank my religion
I’m intolerant. And I’m going to get more intolerant. I refuse to suffer fools kindly. I will not let my friends, family or congregation be called perverts, pedophiles, mentally ill or disease carriers without responding strongly. I will not extend tolerance to anyone who calls my religion a cult. While intellectual disability can’t be helped, […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
Why free cell phones to people on MaineCare?
Gov. Paul LePage claims he is trying his best to cut all expenses that aren’t necessary. So, I was wondering what genius came up with the bright idea to pass out new cell phones and free minutes to everyone who is on MaineCare, SSI and food stamps? Now who do you suppose is going to […]
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PublishedMarch 2, 2012
Nothing in Constitution ensures free birth control
Danielle Bartz’ letter to the editor, “Men shouldn’t dictate women’s health care” (Feb. 28), misses the point. No one is trying to dictate women’s choice. The issue is religious freedom. The First Amendment to the Constitution regarding religion has two clauses: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free […]
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