Nov 19, 2016 | Archives, Elections, Legalization, Published LTE's
by Jeffrey Hayes Donald Trump was elected because enough people felt the government was completely unresponsive to them. And now we are about to get a government which the rest of us fear will be equally unresponsive. I’ve never been a terrified citizen...
Nov 18, 2016 | Archives, Legalization, Published LTE's, Social Justice
Nov 18, 2016 | Letter to the Editor Submitted by Dorothy Africa, Bedford Lyceum moderator The Bedford Lyceum at First Parish Church convened a pre-election panel on November 6, 2016 to consider the social impact of ballot Question Four on Bedford and Massachusetts. ...
Nov 1, 2016 | Archives, Published LTE's
Dear Editor, Thanks to the Daily Times Chronicle for coverage of Question 4 that will regulate the adult market for cannabis. Twice now I’ve seen indications of misunderstandings concerning Question 4 printed in the DTC. First in the front-page article,...
Aug 7, 2016 | Archives, Published LTE's
“Belying their concern about the costs of intoxication-related emergencies and treatment, Baker and Walsh are both currently battling for more liquor licenses and longer drinking hours for Massachusetts. Already, roughly 50 percent of all automobile...
Aug 19, 2012 | Archives, Published LTE's
This fall the voters in the 6th District will have an opportunity rarely afforded to them — a chance to directly inform their representatives of an opinion via a public policy question on the ballot. The question is: “Should the state senator or representative be...
Dec 14, 2011 | Archives, Published LTE's
To the editor: I was surprised and disappointed to read that, once again, the Newburyport City Council is considering a new, local marijuana law that directly contradicts the 2008 Question 2 decriminalization referendum. Three years ago, Newburyport voters approved...