Recently I saw a news report on television in which it was reported that Gov. Paul LePage had proposed random blood testing for all people on welfare. It is about time. Since people on welfare have little or no other visible incomes, where else do they get money to pay for illegal drugs? Why should […]
Peggy Belkenny
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Make changes with resolve
A while ago, there was an article in the Sun Journal with news that Social Security recipients are unlikely to receive an increase in 2016. Allegedly, that is due to lower gas prices. What does one thing have to do with the other? Apparently, any excuse will do. How can informed government officials be so […]
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Be responsible for your actions
Public funding for Planned Parenthood is currently being considered for elimination. With all the articles and media coverage, I don’t recall ever hearing about Planned Parenthood’s promotion of pregnancy prevention. One would hope that it is an integral part of the program. There are several safe and effective methods available to prevent men and women […]
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P. Belkenny: America cannot support the world
Yes, the U.S. is a nation of immigrants. As far as I know, there were no immigration laws in effect in the early days and most immigrants came voluntarily because they wanted a better life. Others were forced to come here under duress. Allegedly, there are 2.5 million young children in America who are living […]