I read in the dictionary that marijuana is an Indian hemp, cannabis sativa. It is used as a hallucinogen. It causes hallucinations, false notions, beliefs or impressions, illusions, delusions, wandering of the mind. I doubt that it has curative powers, as some claim. It may merely make a person forget their ailment. In my opinion, […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Make the compromise
The president and Republican opponents of immigration reform are holding the “dreamers” hostage to their demand to build a border wall. I urge Democrats in Congress to compromise and allow President Trump to build as much of his promised wall as Mexico is willing to pay for. Since the president has claimed, hundreds of time, […]
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Behind the tax reform bill
Who received a “great big Christmas gift” in the new tax law in 2018? According to many online national news sources: • Some 62 percent ($930 billion) of the $1.5 trillion tax cut (over 10 years) will go to the top richest 20 percent of Americans and corporations; • About 38 percent ($570 billion) of […]
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Extend understanding to others
Gov. Paul LePage is to be congratulated for the success of his weight loss through bariatric surgery. Reflecting on how this has benefited his health and that of others, he rightly stresses how this valuable, potentially life-saving procedure should be covered by insurance, and it often is. That recalls two thoughts for me. The governor […]
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Bus drivers care about children
I am writing in response to the Sun Journal article (Jan. 6) about a bus accident that took place in Bethel. As I was reading the article, I became a little defensive. First of all, I thank the wonderful bus driver for her quick thinking and for doing what she was trained to do to […]
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Rethink membership in RSU 73
As a Livermore Falls taxpayer, I believe it may be time for Livermore and Livermore Falls to take their schools back. Given the continued lowering of the town of Jay’s valuation, it is time for Livermore and Livermore Falls to rethink their membership in RSU 73. As Jay’s value continues to drop like a rock, […]
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U.S. isn't becoming great
I am a disabled veteran of two wars — Korea and Vietnam. I have had six major operations and am now in an ongoing battle with cancer (caused by Agent Orange). My grateful president and Congress showed their appreciation by passing a huge increase in medical co-pays, offering a 0.2 percent cost-of-living increase and who […]
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Implement MaineCare expansion
I wish the elected officials in Augusta, who work for the public, would stop making life difficult for everyday people, such as myself, who rely on MaineCare. People need MaineCare coverage so they can go to the doctor and dentist, to maintain their health. Some people in this state have low incomes and if MaineCare […]
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Disappointed with Rep. Poliquin
With hopefulness, I read the article (Jan. 7) in the Sun Journal about Second District Rep. Bruce Poliquin’s planned political agenda for 2018. In the past Congressional session, Rep. Poliquin did not share his decisions about important legislation affecting the citizens of the Second District until he voted. Despite many emails, phone calls and visits […]
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Don't say anything at all
I have never written to the Sun Journal before, but I was so appalled at Gov. Paul LePage’s treatment of the teenager who wrote to him about net neutrality that I couldn’t resist. In this day of trying to teach children respect for anything, where are they supposed to learn it? They see many government […]