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Guns, Palin divide readers

This week, ClickBack sought editorial page reader comments on gun issues, the spousal abuse defense and Sarah Palin. more

11/20/09 | 156 views

Will there be a new push for gun control?

Many gun owners believe a new round of regulations is coming, whether in Maine or nationally, that would restrict the sale of some weapons, or require more checks before guns can be sold. Do you … more

11/17/09 | 255 views

Is the spousal abuse defense being abused?

Amber Cummings, the Belfast woman who police say shot and killed her husband last year, will serve one year in prison as the result of a plea agreement. The dead man, who was sympathetic to Adolf … more

11/17/09 | 253 views

Will holiday shopping rebound this year?

There are some signs that the economy is beginning to climb from the depths of recession. Will retailers see evidence of renewing consumer confidence in the weeks leading up to Christmas? Or will … more

11/17/09 | 128 views

Will Sarah Palin's 'rogue' wave build?

Former Alaska governor and Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin is on a national publicity tour for her book, Going Rogue. Will the enthusiasm for the book translate into support for … more

11/17/09 | 295 views

Shootings on readers’ minds

Editorial page readers responded to ClickBack questions about the Fort Hood shootings and the upcoming Senate vote on health care. more

11/13/09 | 75 views

What conclusion should be drawn from the Fort Hood shooting?

Nidal Hasan, according to police, shot and killed 13 of his fellow soliders. The Army major was a psychiatrist, a Muslim of Palestinian descent and an apparent opponent of the wars in Iraq and … more

11/10/09 | 259 views

How should Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins vote on health care?

A health care reform bill passed the House of Representatives. What role should Maine Sens. Snowe and Collins take in the debate? Should Sen. Snowe continue to draw the line on the public option, … more

11/10/09 | 268 views

Which gubernatorial candidates impress you?

There seems to be no shortage of Maine gubernatorial and potential gubernatorial candidates for the 2010 election. Which candidates, whether they have announced or are considering announcing, … more

11/10/09 | 436 views

Double-digit unemployment – where does it end?

The nation’s unemployment rate topped 10 percent in recently released figures. How much higher will it go? Or has it peaked? Will job creation lag behind a recovering economy? Is an-other … more

11/10/09 | 207 views