How has such despicable, mean, unhinged, selfish, untruthful behavior coming from anyone — let alone the head of our country — become OK with so many people? Remember the McCarthy hearings, when something called decency actually mattered?Remember the importance of moral character, when ethical behavior was more expected and respected? When honesty had value? When […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
It’s long past time to bring back parole in Maine | Letter
A hearing on a bill to reestablish the program is scheduled for Jan. 8.
Criticism of Gov. Mills displays disturbing double standard | Letter
In his Dec. 21 column, “Janet Mills puts ICE cold ambition on display,” Jim Fossel accuses Gov. Janet Mills, who’s running for Senate, of ambition. Why is ambition a negative only when applied to female candidates? The same edition has a lengthy article about Graham Platner, who, despite zero political experience, is also running for […]
Trump needs to leave Greenland alone | Letter
Just when one thinks our so-called leader cannot sink any lower, he now has refocused on acquiring Greenland by appointing a special envoy to Greenland for the purpose of “advancing our security.” Meanwhile he is stirring up a war with Venezuela for the purpose of “attacking the drugs entering our country.” Does Trump think we are […]
An important alert for Medicare recipients | Letter
An under-the-radar initiative could have a significant impact on coverage decisions.
Thankful for good journalism | Letter
President Trump, in a recent Truth Social post, said about the New York Times newspaper: “I actually believe it’s seditious, perhaps even treasonous, for the New York Times, and others, to consistently do fake reports in order to libel and demean the president of the United States. They are the true enemies of the people, […]
Plugging into solar can help reduce our electric bills | Letter
As we are all painfully aware, electricity rates in Maine are among the highest in the nation, with prices forecast to continue to rise. The average Maine household pays nearly $140 per month to power their home. LD 1730 is a bill before the Maine Legislature that will allow for homeowners and renters to reduce […]
The American dream is under siege | Letter
I’ve only recently begun working for the state of Maine. I’ve also recently been watching the Republican Party’s decline, under President Trump, into a relentless vehicle for undermining working Americans and funneling national wealth into the hands of a very few of the richest corporations and individuals. As a new state employee, I can’t afford […]
We should all move closer to the political center | Letter
Why keep glaring at one another across a yawning divide?
We choose sides because America is in moral chaos | Letter
Regarding the letter, “Do I have to be on a team, politically?,” published Dec. 21, the intent of the letter is agreeable and admirable, i.e., a political candidate’s character qualifications and goals should be researched first, as a basis for election to political office. Although, generally speaking, the personal character of the political candidate will […]