Do those who are protesting the war in Gaza know the recent history of the area? The original concept involved with the founding of the State of Israel included two states, Israel and another for Palestinians. The surrounding countries said “no” to this and declared war on Israel from day one. The intention of these […]
There are a number of bills in the Legislature concerning gun safety. It appears that there is no or very little support from Republicans, with the exception of anything to do with mental illness. Sen. Trey Stewart said a couple of weeks ago that now is not the right point in time for the proposed […]
Some Republican legislators have said a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion is not necessary because we have a law giving the right for this procedure. They claim this is being used as an issue to divert attention from other issues. They also claim citizens of Maine don’t want this in the Constitution, but […]
The legislature is beginning its short session next month. I suggest the following for their consideration. First, gun control: A red flag law, a limit on magazine capacities of five to 10 rounds, background checks for sale of all guns, a waiting period of perhaps three days. These measures wouldn’t prohibit someone from legally purchasing […]
I write regarding Stan Tetenman’s letter (“Dangerous Trump,” Dec. 1). One does not have to look ahead to the fascist project that Donald Trump tells us he would launch in a second term in order to reject his candidacy for president. What a tragic historical irony it would be were the American people to give […]