Raising taxes on billionaires and hiking the tax rate on Americans making more than $400,000 a year may help, in my opinion, but it is surely not the solution. Inflation is at an all-time high, and President Biden is bragging on a better economy, which is what worries me. I wonder why America would give […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
In rebuttal: Scott Roberts: Cal Thomas cooks up tripe, not opinion
After reading Cal Thomas’ piece in the Sept. 6 Sun Journal (“More climate fiction“) I am hoping that the paper’s management will create a proper cooking section going forward where his work could be found. His writing, after all, is not really opinion — it’s tripe. Scott Roberts, Livermore Falls
In rebuttal: Richard Whiting: ‘Protect Lake Auburn’ campaign reflects well-founded concerns
Contrary to Brad Kowalski’s dizzyingly cynical assertion, the hundreds of Protect Lake Auburn signs that went up around the Twin Cities mean precisely what they say (“Don’t be duped by Auburn political signs,” Aug. 31). Concerns about the water supply for about 40,000 people are well-founded, and not delusions of “old wealthy elites.” As far […]
Jimi Cutting: Vote for those working for people, not personal profit
Another election cycle is upon us; who am I going to vote for? Does it even really matter? Should I even bother at all? It’s not like they listen. Some tough things to ponder while we sit at the table, sipping our coffee and trying to figure out how we are going to make X […]
Carole Richards: People need peace from politics
My mute button is getting a workout already. It’s 12 months too early to start with this noise. Can’t we have any peace from politics? It starts immediately after an election on and on and on. Campaigning could be limited to a few televised debates. I can judge the candidates by the way they conduct […]
Brian Belknap: Mayor Levesque is advocate for Auburn’s taxpayers, schools
Over the past six years, I have sat on the Auburn School Committee. During that time I’ve never seen a mayor take his seat on the committee. When Mayor Jason Levesque took the seat two years ago, and was appointed chair of the finance committee, I really wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found […]
James Moore: U.S. Rep. Golden is mistaken about student loans
There is a false belief among some, including Congressman Jared Golden, that most who have attended college are members of the economic elite. Golden recently claimed many of those who took out student loans went on to “six-figure salaries.” While student loans were essential for thousands of low-income Mainers to escape poverty, about 40% of […]
In rebuttal: Tom Hart: Biden is useless, bring back Trump
I couldn’t disagree more with Ellen Field (“Tired of Trump, Trump, Trump,” Aug. 17). Donald Trump has done more in four years than Joe Biden has thought of doing. Trump lowered taxes and attempted to shut the border, we were paying $2.15 a gallon for gas, food was reasonable, and he got along with other […]
Joseph Thomas: Keep Auburn on right track, reelect Mayor Levesque
I am writing to express my enthusiastic endorsement for the reelection of Mayor Jason Levesque in Auburn. Throughout his term, he has exemplified true leadership and dedication to our community. Under Mayor Levesque’s guidance, Auburn has experienced remarkable progress. His commitment to economic growth has resulted in the creation of new jobs and businesses, revitalizing […]
Gerard Decateau: RICO Act may put kibosh on Trump
In the movie Little Caesar, Edward G. Robinson portrays a gangster named Caesar “Rico” Bandello. At the end of the movie as he lies fatally wounded he asks, “Is this the end of Rico?” Maybe the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) will spell the end of Donald Trump. According to the New York […]