Speaking of discrimination, I worked very hard for 20 years doing double, even triple, shifts in the nursing field. Then I had no other option but to move to Maine as I continued to work in factories where I was forced to stand on my feet for 12 to 14 hours. As a taxpaying citizen, I have every right to be heard.

I have to say that some of the rules and regulations executed are more than ridiculous. Huge stacks of papers are given to workers, which some are overwhelmed by and others are puffed up by with pride misusing their so-called authority.

Discrimination is a big problem here. Am I the only one who can see it or has everyone turned a blind eye?

For starters, religion and state are supposed to be kept separate. So why are Jehovah’s Witnesses and other religious groups allowed to go from door to door with their Bibles? And why are teachers allowed to talk about Buddha? And why are Muslims not told to put a lid on it? If a person says God today in a poem or casual conversation, it is (in the eyes of the state) equivalent to talking filth.

If I were to cuss, I would be told I’m out of line. But if I were to take my Lord’s name in vain, I guess that’s just fine with the elected.

Brenda M. Tessier, Auburn

Editor’s note: This letter was originally published Sept. 18. A pull quote inadvertently presented a phrase out of context. We are running the letter again in its entirety.

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