I was once an avid fan of wrestling. When World Wrestling Entertainment decided to let wrestlers use chairs, tables and gang up on a person as part of the programming, they lost this fan. What does it show children watching the show? That it is OK to gang up on a person and beat the […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Grange still important
Another one of Maine’s hidden treasures is considering closing its doors — Franklin Grange 124 on Route 26 in Woodstock. It was first organized on March 11, 1875. Granges are fraternal organizations founded to aid the farmers after the Civil War. The grange is America’s foremost agricultural and rural advocacy organization, and members devote much […]
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Who are the haters?
A battle has raged in the Maine Legislature over Heather Sirocki’s LD 1904, a bill to criminalize the brutal practice of female genital mutilation. Rep. Sirocki has been a magnificent warrior for children. Yet, the Southern Poverty Law Center has come out labeling ACT for America as a hate group and LD 1904 as a […]
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Solution to dysfunction ignored
In his column April 5, Cal Thomas shared his answer as to what is wrong with Washington. He made several assertions to which I must object. Thomas wrote that the most obvious wrong is the self-interest of politicians — their pursuit of power. But among all Washington wrongs, that one is minor. It is a […]
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Declare victory, then leave
Just a couple of weeks ago, President Trump indicated that he had a strong desire to get the United States out of Syria as soon as possible. About a week later, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who is supported by Russia, decided to launch an alleged chemical weapons attack on opponents (according to “fake” news). Does […]
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A balanced-budget amendment
On April 7, a Sun Journal front page headline read “ Democrats question balanced-budget bill.” The article noted it was “a move that immediately drew criticism on the campaign trail” of U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who favored an upcoming vote on a balanced-budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Instead of criticism, Poliquin should be praised […]
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Stopping a corporatist coup
Americans must wake up to a grave problem in state and national governance, i.e., corporatist greed displacing humanity-centered necessities. It is a moral and economic problem that includes such diverse issues as fossil-dominated energy policies, privatization of water supplies and the consolidation of news and information media. Health and economic impacts of fossil fuel extraction, […]
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Letters had inaccurate information
This is in response to two letters that appeared in the Sun Journal; one from Susan Lea (April 5) and another from Jan Collins (April 12). They were incorrect in their conclusion about retirement benefits that would be available to Gov. LePage, and former governors as well, if proposed legislation passes. The proposed bill includes […]
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American dream is not a myth
There is a serious undertow in America today — far too many disillusioned youth who feel there is no place at the table often referred to as the “American dream.” Young people have been allowed to squander in a morass of shattered lives and broken dreams. Parents and teachers alike must instill in young people […]
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Gov. Lepage's hypocrisy
Gov. Paul LePage has proposed to more than double the Maine governor’s salary (LD 1878). The office of governor currently receives a salary of $70,000. In addition, housing, food, vehicle and personal driver, health care and all travel expenses are paid for by Maine taxpayers. When Gov. LePage leaves office (after eight years of service), […]