I am troubled by polling by the media that is creating what I believe to be a false impression of our current state of political affairs. Specifically, one frequently sees two questions at the top of every poll: Is President Biden too old to run for reelection? And is our country headed in the right […]

In a nation where it is illegal to harm eagle eggs, why do we allow for the slaughter of innocent babies who are more valuable than birds? In any decent society, the taking of an innocent life cannot be justified under any circumstances. One area where abortion is still rare is after a baby is […]

Some sayings have stood the test of time because they have spoken to lives throughout history. “The pen is mightier than the sword.” “All men are created equal.” “Live and let live.” The purpose of my “mighty” pen is to save lives. Looking for a great proof of life at conception? What happens if a […]

A recent report quoted a letter I had sent for the hearings on increased gun presence in schools, and I stand by my argument against such measures (“Proposals to arm school staff draw emotional arguments at State House,” April 26). I want, however, to reiterate part of my letter that was not quoted. Currently, many […]

Houlton Humane Society is bursting at the seams with dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. The shelter is completely overwhelmed. Next time you adopt a cat or a dog, consider adopting from one of the rural Maine shelters that are often overwhelmed. The adoption fee will help support the shelter and you’d give a Maine pet […]

There’s a misconception regarding rent control – that housing providers will charge “whatever they want” or “price gouge.” This is incredibly misleading and goes against the basic principles of economics. We need to take into account how rentals and sales work. If you are selling your home for instance, you can set the price at […]

During a Jan. 17 news conference, Gov. Mills announced a bill that would legalize aborting babies up to the very moment of their birth, causing Maine to become one of the most extreme pro-abortion states in the country. Do we want our government to legalize murder? Many of us would not and do not. Unborn babies […]

Autocracy as a form of national government is surging across the globe. A powerful Republican president, backed by a legislature and Supreme Court dominated by like-minded members, could well remake this nation. What might a Republican-led autocracy look like in the United States? One answer may be found in longstanding Republican values which emphasize small […]

I’m writing in support of L.D. 1619, An Act to Improve Maine’s Reproductive Privacy Laws. It was inspired by a Maine woman who discovered severe fetal anomalies late in a pregnancy, and she needed an abortion. Because Maine’s law denied her this needed medical care, she was forced to travel to Colorado, spending a small […]