Thomas Shields’ latest rant against the poor and those who fight for them, namely Democrats, was particularly sad. Sad because his letter (Sun Journal, Jan. 7, “Photo ID would reduce fraud”) clearly showed that he has no understanding of what it is like living in hopeless poverty. He used the examples of needing a photo […]
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T. Shields: Photo ID would reduce fraud
Presenting a photo ID for voting has been deemed discriminatory and racist. This has been a position held by Democrats, particularly, and is reflected in voting laws. It is difficult to understand their reasoning, since presenting a photo ID is not held as discriminatory or racist when it is required in many other instances. In […]
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C. Bogue: Excellent answers
This is in response to the letter from Thomas Shields (Nov. 18). He provided some excellent answers to many of the state’s problems. He should sent a copy to the governor. Charlotte Bogue, Farmington
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N. Smith: Keeping an eye on the future
I write to comment on Thomas Shields’ letter (Nov. 18), “Recommended improvements.” Finally, I can agree with Shields regarding the future of the citizens of Maine and the country. The Republicans have won the position of power with the recent election results. They have the opportunity and responsibility of undoing all the wrongs that the […]
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T. Shields: Recommended improvements
The recent re-election of Gov. Paul LePage proved that the citizens of Maine strongly supported his programs. Democrats should conscientiously consider what is in the best interest of Maine, and not just what is good for the Democratic party line. I believe there are other improvements that can be made in this state, such as: […]
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T. Shields: Aiming for a better life
This is in rebuttal to the letters of David Marquis (Sept. 19) and Richard Jensen (Sept. 21) who responded to my letter of Sept. 14. Marquis accused the Republicans of making it harder for the poor and minorities to vote. Not true. Republicans want clean elections instead of the Democrats manipulating the poor and minorities […]
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R. Jensen: A bunch of hot air
This is in response to the letter from Thomas Shields (Sept. 14). In his next to last paragraph, he wrote, “The Democrats trend toward serving their party, whereas the Republicans serve the people.” Nothing could be further from the truth. Perhaps he has forgotten that when Barack Obama won his first election for the presidency, […]
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P. Clifford: Has done a lot for the state
I am writing concerning a letter from Thomas Shields (Sept. 14). I would add a big “amen” to his statements concerning the accomplishments of Gov. Paul LePage. Gov. LePage has done a lot for the state. Some people do not like the governor but I do like him, despite his detractors and what some newspapers […]
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D. Marquis: No basis in reality
Thomas Shields’ claim “The Democrats trend toward serving their party, whereas the Republicans serve the people,” has no basis in reality. Here’s why. Nationally Republicans are involved in efforts to: — Make it harder for poor and minorities to vote; — Remove women’s rights to their healthcare choices, making legal abortion services harder to find […]
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T. Shields: Republicans serve the people
Responsible Maine voters should be reminded that after 40 years of Democrat majorities in state government, a Republican majority in 2010 inherited a massive debt in retirement funds, health funds and hospital payments. Gov. Paul LePage and Treasurer Bruce Poliquin reduced those deficits and paid the hospital debt. And long overdue, the Republicans removed the […]