I have always enjoyed and agreed with the sentiments in letters from Ellen Field. Her latest (July 19), “Religious intolerance,” describes exactly how I have felt for many years about the constant attacks on others by groups of the religious right. They ask others to change their lives to please and satisfy their religion, paying […]
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Society has become divided
It is obvious that Thomas Shields, Leonard Hoy and Mary Jane Newell have extreme political views; they describe horrific things that Democrats supposedly do that are never substantiated. Also, what they call Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) is well known to be based on Republican ideas. I respect and honor many Republican politicians, including Margaret […]
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Less doom, gloom and Obama hatred
In her letter (Sept. 29), Marjorie Rose blames President Obama for “The destruction of the U.S.” She advises people to watch Fox News and vote for Donald Trump, Ben Carson or Carly Fiorina. I would advise her to watch less of Fox and broaden her television viewing to include CNN and MSNBC. She will find […]
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New name for Dems dinner
I read recently that the Maine Democratic Party is contemplating making a change in the name of their fund-raising dinner, which is now the “Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.” I recommend it become the “Muskie-Mitchell Dinner.” Nancy Willard, Woodstock
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N. Willard: Fixing Social Security
Ramesh Ponnuru’s column, “Democrats offer a delusional SS plan” (Sun Journal, April 11), sounds like a convoluted, unsubstantiated and obvious attempt to privatize Social Security. Republicans tried that during the time when George W. Bush was president. Franklin D. Roosevelt introduced Social Security during the Great Depression. He recognized the deplorable living conditions that many […]
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N. Willard: Column ‘thoughtful, enlightening’
I found the guest column by Stanley Tetenman, “Governor’s tax proposal would shift the burden” (March 8), thoughtful and enlightening. I think his opening paragraph sums up the major problem with the governor’s plan: “Gov. Paul LePage’s tax proposal will shift many costs to municipalities, likely causing significant property tax increases. It will shift more […]
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N. Willard: Concerning Gov. LePage, regulations
I have doubts about the tax changes proposed by Gov. Paul LePage. I pay three times as much to the federal government than to the state. I would prefer paying more to the state. An income tax is the fairest tax because those who can afford it will pay more than the poor. A sales […]
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N. Willard: Response to recent letters
Laird Bean’s letter, “Tired of leftist feminists” (Nov. 15), was simply another attack on a woman’s right to choose. Feminists are equally tired of the religious right claiming the authority to make decisions for them. Obviously, having a baby is an awesome responsibility that requires planning, preparation, desire and money. It is not easy to […]
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N. Willard: Will be inclusive
I totally disagree with Rich Lowry’s column, “The incredibly insipid war on women” (Sept. 29). The first half of the column is wasted on a couple of silly comments about individual women. Voting records and speeches portray actions that contradict Lowry’s statements. The Lilly Ledbetter Act (equal pay for equal work) passed in 2009. The […]
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N. Willard: Exciting ideas to grow Maine
This is in response to Judy Baird’s letter (Aug. 30). Let me explain “why some people choose to attack Gov. LePage.” His statements and actions have shown that he has a closed mind — 179 vetoes. Important artwork was removed, ignoring the human suffering and the triumphs it portrays. In an effort to support his […]