A progressive leader appeals to our better angels and holds up a vision of what we can be. A regressive leader appeals to our baser instincts and tells us they are good. Marilyn Burgess, Leeds
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Criticism of Islam must be allowed
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch made statements after the San Bernadino, Calif., terrorist attack that people criticizing Islam should be prosecuted. Soon after, Rep. Don Beyer, D-Va., introduced H.Res. 569, making criticism of Islam a hate crime warranting federal prosecution. Some 128 congressmen joined him in co-sponsoring H.Res. 569, all of them Democrats. Sharia Law […]
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Qualities the next president needs
In view of the current times, everyone should evaluate the presidential candidates carefully. What I look for in a candidate is one who is willing to enforce the laws of the United States and who will defend the United States with necessary force. I want a president who deals with terrorists severely. I favor a […]
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Knee replacement worked well
I read with interest the Feb. 7 Sun Journal article “Maine’s medical wonders.” It featured, in part, Dr. Wayne Moody’s new computer-guided knee replacement technology — a scientific improvement. A year ago (February 2015), I showed up at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Lewiston to have both knees done. I had been in pain […]
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A successful production
Recently, some friends and I enjoyed the Community Little Theater’s production of “Shakespeare in Hollywood.” I found it an intelligent comedy, fast-paced and funny. The story mixed well-known Shakespeare quotes with others from a Midsummer Night’s Dream. The large cast did a wonderful job; but I have to specifically mention Stephen Brakey as Oberon. He […]
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Contributions diminished
I read the article about immigrants in the Sun Journal, “Exhibit reflects 400 years if immigration to Maine” (Sunday, Feb. 14), and was left wondering if any of the English immigrants to Maine had any influence in the development of this state. The Wabanaki had been in Maine for about 1,000 years before Europeans, but […]
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A reduction in learning time
At Longley Elementary School, pre-k students didn’t want to take naps (Sun Journal, Feb. 16). They weren’t tired, they wouldn’t settle down. The state, however, required that when pre-k children spend six hours in school, one hour of rest is required. Longley School, at the suggestion of teachers, requested a waiver. The state granted the […]
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Poor choice, Bernie
I will admit, I found the ideas of Bernie Sanders interesting and, although somewhat socialistic, a possible path for a better middle America than what this country is currently experiencing. That all totally evaporated when I saw Sanders embrace Al Sharpton the other evening on the television. Sharpton is a disgrace to the political system, […]
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Senators must lead park effort
Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins have had years of opportunity to publicly support a plan for a new national park in Maine. At this, the beginning of 2016, I look forward to the National Park System’s 100th birthday. Maine’s own celebration of this milestone may perhaps fall flat, as the opportunity to move forward […]
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Change the subsidized housing rules
This is in response to a story in the Sun Journal Feb. 7. Auburn Housing Authority Director Richard Whiting and Lewiston Housing Authority Director Jim Dowling are worried that HUD’s new rules will be too tough. Well, it is about time something was done. The reason for tenants to leave is the same as the […]