Horch promises to work for sustainable economy in race for District 66 House seat

Letter to the editor: Bowdoin should vote Daughtry & Priest in Districts 63 and 66, Gerzofsky for Senate

To the Editor, We noted with pleasure the Orient's endorsement of Mattie Daughtry (October 26, 2012). Mattie is indeed a terrific candidate who will bring a fresh perspective to Augusta for the residents of District 66. However, many Bowdoin students are actually in District 63, and may be puzzled by the fact that Ms. Daughtry is not on their ballot. They will find that the Democratic House candidate on their ballot is Charles Priest, and in both House Districts the Democratic Senate candidate is Stan Gerzofsky. We urge Bowdoin students in District 63 to help re-elect Priest and in both 63 and 66 to select Gerzofsky. Charlie Priest's record of public service is impressive. He served on the local Town Council and continues to work on local Boards. Charlie is the only candidate in District 63 who is endorsed by Equality Maine and the League of Conservation Voters, as well as numerous other progressive organizations. Charlie has led the charge on marriage equality in the Legislature for several years, and his record on environmental protection is stellar. As the Democratic lead on the Legislature's Judiciary Committee, he wields real influence in moderating some of the more troubling proposals put forth by the Republican-held Legislature under Governor LePage.

Letter to the editor: Cultural exchange among Israelis and Palestinians is no crime

In his article “Sabra hummus supports Israel’s human rights abuses,” Chris Wedeman fails to live up to even the diminished standard of intellectual rigor reserved for our public discourse. The authors of this letter applaud Chris’ interest in launching a dialogue about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. However, it is difficult to engage in a discussion—especially over such an emotional issue—when the argument of one side rests on suppositions that have been discredited and are frankly inappropriate.

Letter to the editor

Horch promises to work for sustainable economy in race for District 66 House seat

October 27, 2012

To the Editor:

If you, like many members of the Bowdoin community, will be voting in Brunswick's Maine House District 66, you'll see my name on your ballot for Representative to the Legislature as K. Frederick Horch, Green Independent.

Two questions may come to mind.

First, yes, I am related to professor Hadley Horch in the biology department. We have been married for 17 years.

Second, I am running as a Green Independent because I share the values of the Green party, and because I believe a third-party perspective in
Augusta will strengthen our democratic republic.

Our future depends on our ability to grow a strong and sustainable economy. I believe we need to make fundamental changes, especially with
regard to Maine's renewable energy market. We cannot remain so dependent on fossil fuel for much longer without risking complete disaster.

For some of you, this election will be your first. I remember very well
voting in my first election: an alumnus of my small liberal arts college
was the Democratic nominee for President. After having avidly followed
every aspect of the presidential campaign, I realized once in the voting
booth that I knew nothing about the local races.

Regardless of your decision, thanks for participating in our political
process by casting an informed vote on Tuesday, November 6.

Sincerely,
Fred Horch
Green Independent candidate for Representative to the Legislature
Maine House District 66
44 Pleasant Street
Brunswick, Maine
522-6844 cell
725-9104 home

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