In response to Kent Ackley’s letter, “Ranked choice has broad support” (July 17), that “broad support” is often short-lived and tied to one election result someone did not like. Ackley used the example of going to a grocery store, which makes no sense. Candidates are on the shelf, but comparing to ranked voting means when […]
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R. Reed: Compromise offered
In response to a Sun Journal story (June 17) and the discussion by the Lewiston City Council regarding providing general assistance benefits for those who do not qualify for state reimbursement of same, thus leaving our city fully financially liable — perhaps there is a compromise. When people enter this country seeking asylum, they are […]
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R. Reed: Turnpike convenient, safe
After reading Stavros Mendros’ letter (May 3), “Putting aside the rhetoric,” I found I had more questions than answers. I must disclose, I have been a satisfied customer of the Maine Turnpike for almost 30 years. Yes, residents between Portland and Brunswick have a free, four-lane highway, but to go farther north or south they […]
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R. Reed: Put forth meaningful reform
Maine welfare reform is dead. It died from lack of Dirigo spirit by elected officials. Sadly, liberals want people to believe that conservatives want to entirely gut welfare; and conservatives want people to believe liberals want to spend more. The truth is somewhere closer to the middle, but given the rhetoric and polar opposite views, […]
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R. Reed: She understands
Patti Gagne gets it. While her opponent wants to raise the minimum wage, Gagne understands doing so will hurt employers and create job loss. It will negatively affect those on a fixed income, such as the elderly, as they will be forced to pay more for goods and services. While her opponent tells people that […]
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R. Reed: He has done what he promised
I recall a time when people who needed help went first to friends and neighbors and then to their churches and community. There was a time when jobs were plentiful and those who needed to work were willing to take up a new trade or skill in order to survive. Sadly that seems to have […]
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R. Reed: A bad business practice
If you owned a business, would you charge items, such as payroll and supplies, on a regular basis, so you pay more later but save a few bucks now in order to meet your budget? Probably not for other than urgent temporary situations. But that is exactly what many cities and towns do routinely in […]
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R. Reed: Focus on solutions
This past week it was announced that Democrats in the Maine Legislature will try to stop payment to the Alexander Group for the Medicaid report. Part One has been presented and resulted in political posturing by those who seek to keep the status quo. The main argument against the numbers presented was they were far […]
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Robert Reed: A different road to take toward health insurance
As a conservative, I am deeply concerned by the continued spending habits at all levels of government, including the large expenditure required for MaineCare programs, and the increasing reliance on government assistance by more people here in Maine. At the same time, I am also a realist who believes in analysis and facts to make […]
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In rebuttal, R. Reed: Half-truths don’t become facts
This is in response to the guest columns by Heidi Brooks and Rich Livingston (Sept. 29). It is clear the Democrats will use any trick in the book to make people believe that the expansion of Medicaid services is wonderful. Half-truths and twisted logic repeated often enough do not suddenly become facts. Twenty-five years working […]