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Thoughts on cultural inequality

To the editor: With an open mind, I read the thoughtful Jan. 5 letter about cultural versus systemic inequality. I hope these thoughts in reply might be read with an equally open mind.

It might be time to take a look at inequality as cultural and not systemic

To the editor: Today we are facing what appears to be mostly a black racial uprising in America. The popular opinion seems to be that racial disparities exist and are caused by systemic racism. Systemic racism is defined as: The pattern of social and political systems discriminating against a group of people based on race.

Repercussions

To the editor: My other half called me an idiot today. I jokingly told her she wouldn’t call me that if I had finished high school. She said she also wouldn’t call me that if I wasn’t an idiot. I didn’t take offense, almost everyone is entitled to their opinion, accent on the almost.

Keeping the language alive

To the editor: I enjoyed reading the most recent Mon 5 Cents in the SJVT. It's true what my friend Don Levesque said about how time goes by faster as you age.

Why I mask

To the editor: I’m a former resident of Fort Kent and a UMFK graduate. In light of the controversy in Fort Kent about mask wearing in the elementary school, I thought it might be helpful to share four reasons I mask up.

Thoughtful, caring people must step in

To the editor: Currently, in Fort Kent and SAD 27, we need help

The declining country

To the editor: One year ago today the price of gasoline in the U.S. was $1.88 per gallon. Today, it is $3.59 per gallon. A year ago, our southern border was under complete control. Iran, Iraq, China, North Korea and others were petrified of the United States.

Time for hardball

To the editor: It appears that in this nation of mixed races and genders, of mixed religions and beliefs, of different ages and locations, that when our courts (with juries selected by prosecution and defense counsel together), after studying the facts presented to them, judge to acquit a defendant, such judgment is mandate to further review and approval/disapproval by the masses.

In support of tribal rights

To the editor: In 2019, state Sen. Mike Carpenter led a bipartisan task force with members representing the state of Maine and the Wabanaki tribes. They came up with 22 recommendations to improve relations between the state and the tribes.

Let’s keep working to strengthen Maine’s child care system

To the editor: A recent column by Senate President Troy Jackson of Aroostook County, where I am proud to say I was born and raised, cites strengthening child care as a top priority -- and success -- of the last session of Maine’s Legislature.

Time out

To the editor: Simple question from a pretty old man (78) living up here in Madawaska living on Social Security and little else: About a year or so ago, I would drive down the street to my local auto fuel dealer and fill ’er up at $1.88 per gallon and maybe buy a six-pack.

Thinking beyond gifts

To the editor: The rumor is: no Christmas this year. All the presents are anchored offshore in import containers and we simply can’t get at them.

In support of climate change measures

To the editor: From my years serving in Augusta, I know that real change takes hard work and compromise, which is why I’m glad that we have Jared Golden serving on our behalf in Washington, D.C. Congress has the chance to pass a bill to finally address climate change at the national level.

Border opening a boon for all

To the editor: At long last, and just in time for the holiday season, I’m so pleased to report that the United States/Canadian border is finally open for land travel for fully vaccinated individuals after an extended and damaging closure.

Supporting council candidates

To the editor: Jody Smith cast the tie-breaking vote to place on a future local ballot whether Caribou would expend up to $10 million for a new police department building. While questions of this sort should always go to the voters and taxpayers, this is putting the cart before the horse.

Candidates earn writer’s support

To the editor: There are two seats open on the city council this election. Lately I have had several people ask me who they should vote for, and my answer to them is that I would rather tell them who I intend to vote for.

Protect the right to food

To the editor: We are farmers and have been farming organically in Aroostook County for 45 years. We will be voting yes on Question 3, the “Right to Food” constitutional amendment and we hope you will vote yes as well.

Veterinary care shortage is complicated

To the editor: There has been quite a bit of comment lately about a shortage of veterinary care in The County. I can't speak for other practices but I would like to offer my point of view.

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