I think the time has come for the government to make it mandatory for anyone wanting to enter a political race, especially for president or governor, to have a psychiatric evaluation. An I.Q. test wouldn’t be a bad idea, either. I think many of the current politicians would fail any such evaluation and test. The […]
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Comparisons between candidates
If anyone is having trouble deciding who is the better candidate for president, I have some comparisons: Able to accept criticism (Hillary Clinton) or becomes angry at criticism (Donald Trump). Knowledgeable about public policy (Clinton) or ignorant of policy (Trump). Experienced in public service as U.S. Senator and Secretary of State (Clinton) or no public […]
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Two different approaches
Whether or not the president should establish a national monument in the great north woods has become a subject of regional and perhaps national interest. Emily Cain, the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Second District, believes that the issue should be decided on the basis of whether a national monument would be good for […]
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Black lives could improve
Do black lives matter to President Obama? Ken Burns’ production of “Jazz” (MPBN) covers the great history of jazz in America. Jazz is a genre dominated by black musicians. What I noticed was that many black musicians were hooked on heroin and other drugs. Many dropped dead as a result of drug overdoses. I have […]
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In rebuttal: Answer the seven questions
This is in response to regular Sun Journal columnist Elliott Epstein’s commentary on recent Auburn City Council activity regarding the proposed merger (June 12). Regarding the Joint Charter Commission, it is instructive to read the state law governing what a joint charter commission is actually responsible for. If one has followed the activities of the […]
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Hillary too irresponsible
Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump is temperamentally unfit to hold an office requiring immense responsibility. The key word is responsibility and, apparently, she doesn’t look in mirrors, else she would see someone really unfit to hold public office. Talk about responsibility — look at her “Fighting For Us” campaign signage. Tell that to the families […]
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In rebuttal: Group is just a front for Bloomberg
On Tuesday, June 7, the Sun Journal posted a column in which David Farmer, spokesman for the group Mainers for Responsible Gun Ownership, said that the group is excited about the “early seed money” and “the strong grassroots and community-based campaign” for the background check referendum in Maine. While I am sure that his group […]
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The lead poisoning issue
Concerning lead poisoning — it can come from other sources than paint. There are probably some old lead water pipes still in use, lead crystal drinking glasses, old ceramic containers and cups could have lead in the coating or paint, and old toys and dishes (especially from other countries) might have lead paint. In a […]
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RSU 58 program commended
I was pleased to read the article (May 30) on the tremendous success of the new pre-K program at RSU 58. As Franklin County sheriff, I would like to add that quality early education also has long-lasting crime prevention benefits. The simple social skills that children learn early in life in programs such as pre-K […]
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Sheats is a leader
Bettyann Sheats is running for the Maine House of Representatives in District 64, which includes part of Auburn and the town of Minot. After serving as an Army helicopter pilot, she and her husband moved to Maine to raise their children. In addition to raising her family and operating a successful small business installing shower […]