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Opinion
Proposition 8- Are You a Hater?
Recently, I was asked by a local television station to give comment on Judge Walker’s decision to overturn Proposition 8. The California state constitution amendment states fully, “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” I told the reporter that I was disappointed but not surprised that Judge Walker would ignore the will of the voters of California along with the voters in 31 other states who have upheld the traditional, historical definition of marriage. I also expressed concern that this ruling would likely end up in the Supreme Court where an adverse decision could force the 45 states that presently do not recognize same- sex marriage to legalize and validate those unions.
Aug 18, 2010 - 1:20:28 PM
Opinion
Where Are All the Heroes?
Summer
is a time for building, and the construction trade brings with it the
high-pitched whine of the buzz saw and the rattle of the jackhammer. The
sound of a hammer is not always unpleasant. The stonemason’s hammer
rings out with a high, clear tone as it strikes the blocks of a
cathedral. A father’s hammer, as Dad works around the house, has a
comforting sound.
Another
pleasant sound was the sound made when Thomas E. Dewey dropped the
hammer on Lucky Luciano. Luciano was a mafia kingpin who oversaw the
gambling, narcotics, and white slavery rackets in New York City. Dewey went
to war against Luciano, and in turn, one of Luciano’s cohorts put a
contract out on Dewey.
Jul 26, 2010 - 11:51:56 AM
Opinion
Protect the Children
A Letter to the Editor entitled “Protect
Maine’s
Children” is raising the ire of many conservatives in
Maine. The
response to the letter has been
heated, because the author slights a number of cherished principles, not
the
least of which is the Republican Party and the institution of the
family.
The letter as a whole is an attempt to smear the
LePage
campaign, and by extension, anyone who supports the concept of “Family
Values.”
The author of the letter objects to the part of the
2010
Republican Party Platform which states "Parents, not government, are responsible for making decisions
in the
best interest of their children, whether disciplinary, educational, or
medical.”
This simple statement ought to be self-evident and incontrovertible
truth, but
in modern-day society, there are few truths with which the Left cannot
take
issue.
Jul 20, 2010 - 4:07:21 PM
Opinion
The Commercial Value of Character
No one could capture the folkways of Maine
better than Arthur G. Staples. His brief vignettes recall a way of life that has all but disappeared. In his best pieces,
he offers a guide to conduct worthy of our Maine forbears.
This is just
such a piece, about a dispute between two Christian gentlemen, which
happened in a bank in Lewiston long ago.
Jul 11, 2010 - 2:32:40 PM
Opinion
Bearing False Witness
A picture is emerging of Supreme
Court nominee Elena Kagan which exceeds even the worst fears of her
opponents. The leader in the fight to stop Kagan’s nomination is Dr.
Charmaine Yoest, the Director of the Pro-life organization Americans
United for Life.
Yoest is a political scientist turned crusader in the
Pro-life movement, and has been involved in every Supreme Court abortion
case since Roe v. Wade. Thanks
to her thorough-going knowledge of the politics of abortion, Yoest is
in an ideal position to see behind Kagan’s façade of being a fair and
impartial judge. Yoest warns that Kagan will be “an agenda-driven justice” who will “oppose even the most widely-accepted
protections for unborn human life.”
Jul 5, 2010 - 11:40:27 AM
Opinion
Immorality is Worse than BP Oil Spill
When BP
sank an oil shaft deep into the earth — a mile below the surface of the
Gulf, and another two miles through rock — it showed a stunning lack of
prudence and foresight. For the sake of economy, the company left off an
indispensable safety valve; and out poured an unstoppable torrent of
oil. The heavy crude oil and asphalt immediately began killing all the
creatures that swim in the sea, fly through the air or build their nests
on land.
Jun 25, 2010 - 10:00:49 AM
Opinion
A People in Exile
Maine is a special place, so wholesome and
life-giving that those who leave her gentle embrace often feel exiled.
A traveler may feel an occasional pang of
homesickness, but for those who recall the loveliness of Maine, the
beauty of her shores and forests, and the kindness of her people, the
ache is deep and abiding.
For comfort, these unfortunate wayfarers
sometimes band together under the name of “exiled Mainers” to share
photos, trade stories, and dream of the day when they will finally go
home.
Jun 22, 2010 - 4:40:43 PM
Opinion
Comedy Central's Offensive New Show
In the wake of the cancellation of two South
Park episodes which portrayed Mohamed in an unflattering light, many
Christians are concerned about a new show which will mock Jesus. The
show, which is being developed by Comedy Central, is in the
preproduction phase, and does not have final approval from network
executives. Comedy Central announced its plans for the new show two
weeks after it censored two episodes of South Park because of complaints
from Moslems.
Jun 8, 2010 - 12:03:47 PM
Opinion
Sangerville's Shady Deal
The RECORD has long warned that the presence of
large-scale legalized gambling in Bangor would act as a lure for other
forms of corruption. We are deeply alarmed over the news that a
nightclub for indecent “dancing” may be opening in nearby Sangerville.
If not stopped, the proposed “Gentleman’s Club” will be an extremely
dangerous threat to many young women in the greater Bangor region.
The RECORD
strenuously opposed the Grandview Coffee Shop in Vassalboro because of
the track record of such businesses. Almost without exception, this
sort of “Gentleman’s Club” is a magnet for drugs, prostitution, and
other forms of crime – a “Gentleman’s Club” which exploits young women in the most vicious manner imaginable.
Jun 3, 2010 - 2:12:20 PM
Opinion
The Truth about Maine Summers
The beauty
of Maine has been an endless inspiration to writers and artists. Few
have been so skilled at depicting this beauty as Arthur G. Staples, who
wrote over a century ago. His stories about Maine life are tender and
uplifting, but it is in his descriptions of the cycle of the seasons that
Staples is at his best. Here Staples captures the essence of Maine in
midsummer.
To lie on the hay and watch the clouds in the sky; to follow the gulls
as, lazily, they wheel above; to watch the blue sea heave afar; to feel
the perfume as of each dawn and catch the healing breath of each sunset;
to live as fully and happily as one in these days - this in Maine, in
midsummer.
May 27, 2010 - 12:59:55 PM
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