In Dana Coffin’s letter published July 28, the final line should have read: “If Maine spent its money as effectively as other states, we wouldn’t need this regressive tax set 10 cents higher than in neighboring states.” The printed version was incorrectly edited to insinuate the tax – not its 10-cent difference – was unneeded.

Incidentally, Coffin’s political candidacy should have been disclosed. He is the Republican candidate for House District 69, which represents Auburn.