My wife’s uncle passed away recently. We were never really close but had many arguments (er … discussions) through the years. Some centered on history but most were political in nature. Whenever I would argue my point of view, it always invariably came back to one question from him: “What are your sources to make […]
Letters
Letters to the editor of the Sun Journal.
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Significant labor costs
This is in response to Larry Gilbert’s letter (Sept. 27). I served on the Auburn City Council back in 2008 when Gilbert’s consolidation group presented its report. I came to quick realization that it was an effort to eventually merge the two cities. In reviewing the report, I saw that there was significant labor costs […]
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Embrace the opportunity
From 1996 to 2006 I was an Auburn city councilor. During that time, I served on the Emergency 911 Committee. The committee’s task was to provide dispatching and emergency response for both cities. The system was professional and well run. The public safety leaders from both cities collaborated well. I was pleased to be a […]
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Adam Lee a serious candidate
Adam Lee is willing to do the work to be a great mayor. I have attended a number of city council meetings in the past few months, and Councilor Lee has proven to be prepared, educated and willing to listen to every issue that I have seen come to the council. Lee attends community events […]
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Be consistent with labels
Why do we have so much trouble recognizing radical religious extremism when its skin is white and it totes a Bible? What is the difference between Roy Moore, the former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice who is now the Republican candidate for Jeff Sessions’ seat in the Senate, and radical Islamic extremists? Power in the […]
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Love one another
It feels as if the hatred and divisiveness in this country has grown to astronomical proportions. The hateful rhetoric I hear every day continues to grow throughout every aspect of our lives, from political, to sports and to other countries. White supremacy has reared its ugly head once again, and we have a president who […]
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Take the road less traveled
Lewiston and Auburn are at a crossroad. Residents will be given the opportunity to vote to merge the two city governments into one single entity on Nov. 7. I, for one, will be voting in favor of the merger. I am from away, but have been a resident of Auburn for 45 years and believe […]
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Save our health care
I am concerned about all the turmoil in Washington, D.C., about keeping (with amendments) the Affordable Care Act or terminating it and installing some Republican version. Mark Shields, syndicated reporter/journalist, and David Brooks discussed the health care insurance issue on the PBS News Hour on Sept. 22. Shields said the effect of the latest Republican […]
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Make this country a better place
What does it mean to respect the flag? Country? Veterans? What does it mean to be a patriot? I am a veteran who has served in the U.S. Army. The measure of my service is far less than some and infinitely more than others. When the National Anthem plays, I stand at attention, facing the […]
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Thank heaven for Trump
Thank heaven for Donald Trump. We finally have a president who stops promising and starts doing. His language can be offensive, but his actions are what this country needs. For the past three administrations, North Korea has been increasing its nuclear capability. Past presidents have done a lot of talking but there hasn’t been action. […]