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Elliott Epstein: Legitimate protests should not be quelled, however unwelcome their message
But when protestors, regardless of the justice of their cause, injure, threaten, harass, or infringe the rights of others, they exceed the ‘limits’ of ‘liberty’ and should lose their ‘freedom to do everything.’
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Elliott Epstein: Bully billionaire Bill Gates isn’t much better as a philanthropist
Self-made billionaire businessmen are typically characterized by ruthless ambition, narcissism, and an all-consuming will to dominate, and Gates is no exception
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Elliott Epstein: Religion has real and tangible benefits for followers
Taking part in religious rituals builds social bonds, the all-important connections that people need for sound mental health.
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Elliott Epstein: The MAGA faction can’t see Putin’s master plan
Why do Republicans seem to be content letting Russia ‘do whatever the hell they want?’
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Elliott Epstein: The verdict against Donald Trump is a $83.3 million unforced error
The defamation verdict awarded to E. Jean Carroll could turn out to be the financial straw that breaks the camel’s back.
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Elliott Epstein: Israel has no choice but to fight this way
Israeli Jews, despite having built a powerful military establishment, still have much to fear, little room to run and nowhere to hide. Nor can they expect any quarter from their enemies if they succumb.
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Elliott Epstein: Paul LePage should have tried to prevent the Oct. 25 mass shooting
The former governor vetoed a ‘red flag’ law that was meant to deter gun deaths.
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Elliott Epstein: Rearview Mirror: Jared Golden risking his political future in calling for assault gun ban
The easiest and least risky way for him to have handled the tragedy would’ve been to resort to anodyne words about “thoughts and prayers” for victims and their families, praise for first responders, and suggestions of increased mental health funding to help prevent future occurrences. Instead, he headed for the most dangerous spot on the political battlefield.
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Elliott Epstein: One councilor’s dissent seems to be another’s political hit job
Members of the Lewiston City council appear to have a problem working within FOAA. They’re also hypersensitive to criticism or dissent and quick to retaliate against those who question them.