Defending the massacre in Gaza has become a dismal business. I read Martin Jones’ response to Victoria Hugo-Vidal’s March 17 column on this topic and wondered again why anyone would support Israel’s actions. I believe only a history of dehumanizing Palestinians could explain his condescending comment about those who “lament the civilian casualties and think […]
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I was pleased to see Victoria Hugo-Vidal discuss the benefits of hybrids in her Jan. 21 column. We hear a lot about electric vehicles. I don’t think enough people know how good hybrids are, especially while we’re waiting for more EV charging stations. Hybrids come in two varieties: gas-powered and plug-in. Gas-powered hybrids don’t require […]
Victoria Hugo-Vidal reminds us that alcohol is an addictive and deadly substance (“Decriminalizing drug possession is the way forward,” Jan. 28). Yet, alcohol is legal and alcoholic beverages are regulated by the government. Why not the same approach with other recreational drugs? The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, argues persuasively for a shift from […]
Navigating dark and winding back roads in Maine can be hard when headlights become blinding. One journalist raised an interesting question: are millennial headlights becoming dangerous?