The Aug. 30 edition of the Sun Journal was a good example of why people have such low regard for the media. The newspaper’s bias against conservative Republicans is appalling. The Sun Journal featured two negative articles on the front page (“Poliquin proposal just scary … ” and “LePage urged to apologize …”), as well […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Share code enforcement costs
Charging owners of rental housing in Lewiston for each apartment, just to fund code enforcement, would be a very discriminating charge. Isn’t the code enforcement division there for all the people of Lewiston? Why should owners and occupants of rental housing have to pay more toward that department — more than owner-occupied housing? At a […]
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Shame on the Sun Journal
It is just wrong to purposely shame men accused of engaging prostitutes by printing their mug shots (Sept. 7 and 8). That’s a Class C offense at its worst, with a $1,000 fine. They were already shamed enough with the arrest and the aftermath in itself. Printing their mug shots was a self-appointed moralistic judgment […]
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Practice compassion toward animals
This is in response to David Theriault’s letter (Sept. 5). In a world filled with suffering and injustice of all kinds, it’s a moral imperative for Christians and every caring person to do whatever we can to help others — regardless of whether they have two legs or four, are covered in skin or a […]
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Kavanaugh has something to hide
Sen. Susan Collins said she would withhold judgment on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court until she observed his confirmation hearings. Those hearings have now produced documentary indications that, despite his caginess in testimony, he would vote against a woman’s right to choose and against health insurance protection for people with preconditions. In […]
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Craven a champion for seniors
I am writing in support of Margaret Craven, Lewiston state Representative for District 59, in the upcoming election. Craven is a champion for working families, as well as seniors, and she has served her community for many years with true passion. She is a volunteer for students who participate at Literacy Volunteers in Lewiston-Auburn. Her […]
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In agreement about Bob Neal
I totally agree with Charlotte Bogue (letter, Sept. 1). Bob Neal surely has his “ducks in a row” (common sense), which seems to be a rarity. Janet Kinney, Jay
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Have to pay out-of-pocket
People should be warned — many doctors do not take people on MaineCare, since the bills owned them are not being paid as they should. Gov. Paul LePage keeps saying there is no money available to expand the program. Bills are paid as money comes in. Doctors need to pay salaries, etc. I am on […]
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Collins must safeguard Americans
America is threatened with the loss of pre-existing condition protections in two ways. A Texas lawsuit and the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court jeopardize those popular consumer protections. The Affordable Care Act forbids insurance companies from denying or charging more for covering people who have pre-existing conditions. In Texas v. U.S., the […]
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Cloutier an effective advocate
Kristen Cloutier is a friend, colleague and, in my estimation, a skillful, compassionate and smart public servant. She has been City Council president for four years and represents an elected official Lewiston can take great pride in. She does her homework, is a careful steward of residents’ tax dollars and helps negotiate challenging issues with […]