I’ve been writing letters in my head about Trump’s slash-and-burn cuts, assisted by an obscenely rich man who wasn’t elected by anyone. I’ve torn them up because I feel so defeated. We “little people,” especially in Maine, have no influence on this administration. Are any of the states’ representatives working together to reverse his most destructive moves?
His latest push – to cut funding for libraries and museums – is more dangerous than people may realize. Remember the 1930s, as libraries were burned, and the presses controlled? One of the quickest ways to isolate people is to limit communication pathways, then control the narrative. It feels like Trump and “DOGE” are well on their way. If we forget, we repeat history.
Rosemarie Fitch
New Gloucester
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less