This is in regard to the Sun Journal article Oct. 13 regarding the bishop of Portland’s comments on the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. I read the article with great interest, to be sure that I understood.

Upon reflection, I find that the bishop made insightful remarks about TABOR that were personal and not presented as official church policy. He encouraged his flock to be vigilant, well-read and sure-minded in voting. He did not tell them how to vote.

His comments on teachings of Pope John Paul II suggest we should be responsible citizens participating in society, obtaining work, caring for ourselves, our families and others in the communities we live in.

How arrogant Mary Adams is to say of the bishop, “But I’m not sure that this is his area of expertise.”

The bishop is a learned man. One might consider him a chief executive officer of a rather large company, with 234,000 employees. If Adams thinks the bishop does not have expertise, does she also think the CEOs of Central Maine Power or L.L. Bean are not smart enough to form an opinion and vote? What about a sheep farmer?

I think she implies most Mainers can’t cast an intelligent vote and need her help.

I am glad to see that the bishop has formed an opinion and shared it with us. Let all the loyal sons and daughters of Maine rise up and vote on Election Day. It is our duty.

Stephen Trent Seames, Bethel