I have been reading about a proposed tax on hybrid and electric cars. That is just not right. People who have bought such vehicles paid much higher prices in purchasing them. The proposal calls for an added tax on such vehicles because they use less or no gas, yet drive on roads maintained by the […]
Alan Girouard
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Gasoline prices outrageous
Through the years, I have noticed (more so since living in Maine) that whenever any southern refinery has the slightest problem, within the next few days the price of gasoline in Maine starts going up. I want to know why, and why so fast? It takes more than a few days for the gasoline supply […]
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Firefighters deserve better pay
I read in the Sun Journal (Dec. 24) about the base pay for a firefighter in Jay. I am taken aback by the small amount. A custodian in the school system, without any training, gets $12 per hour. A firefighter has a much greater responsibility than a custodian, yet there are a few firefighters in […]
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Vote ‘no’ on Question 3
In one advertisement on television, the police want the public to vote “yes” on Question 3 for more gun control. In another ad, the police support a “no” vote. That is confusing. But all the laws that are needed are already on the books. The police should know that. Criminals don’t need a mother, father, […]
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What’s with repeat offenders?
I have seen and been reading about how more and more people are going to jail, and it seems like for any reason at all. I don’t know the percentage of those who are repeat offenders, but from what I see and read, none of them really want to go back to prison. So, knowing […]
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Obeying traffic rules
I cannot believe that Bill Kennedy (June 22) wants people to pay for riding a bicycle. Young people are not able to get a regular driver’s license. That’s about it. What will be next — a license for walking and talking? Kennedy should realize that his suggestion is not reasonable. Is there anyone who hasn’t […]
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Sneakers made in the U.S.
What is the big deal with U.S.-made sneakers? Sneakers are part of the military uniform, so why have sneakers been made overseas for all these years? Who is holding back or questioning the fact that sneakers should be made in the U.S.? This is all about money for someone. So, just sign the bill and […]
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Don’t take Syrian refugees
No, no and no to bringing Syrian refugees to the United States. There are many reasons. One of the most important reasons is that the U.S. will not be able to do background checks on them. No one wants another Sept. 11. That could very well happen if it is not known what kind of […]
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Changes to the minimum wage
I really don’t know what the minimum wage should be, but I believe it should be at least $10 per hour or more. People think that jobs in fast food businesses are easy, but how many people have worked full time at one? The employees have to be fast, accurate and pleasant the whole work […]
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A. Girouard: Small raise was an insult
This is in response to a Sun Journal story, “Truck driver to get 2 percent raise” (June 30). I feel foolish writing about it, almost as foolish as the Sun Journal must have felt writing the story and even more foolish than the Livermore Board of Select Persons for discussing giving a loyal, hard-working driver […]