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		<title>SHAME ON YOU WLBZ 2 NEWS</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sharon Rose, on the WLBZ 2 News said, “they have received several letters written by individuals concerning, now former Governor Sarah Palien of Alaska, some were aired, others couldn&#8217;t because of their content, the letters were entered on the WLBZ 2 web site”; this situation was simply a ploy to discredit Sarah Palien, this was [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=spartaneed.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10012054&amp;post=139&amp;subd=spartaneed&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Sharon Rose</strong>, on the <strong>WLBZ 2 News </strong>said,<strong> “they have received several letters written</strong> by <strong>individuals concerning, now former Governor Sarah Palien of Alaska,</strong> some were<strong> aired, others couldn&#8217;t</strong> because of<strong> their content,</strong> the letters <strong>were entered </strong>on the <strong>WLBZ 2 web site”; this situation was simply a ploy</strong> to<strong> discredit Sarah Palien</strong>, this was designed to be a <strong>political assassination;</strong> I find Sharon&#8217;s <strong>smug attitude,</strong> to be <strong>very distasteful </strong>and <strong>completely unnecessary</strong> not to mention <strong>unprofessional;</strong> but keep one thing in mind, this was the <strong>same Sharon Rose </strong>that <strong>said on the Channel 2 News</strong> <strong>the,</strong> <strong>“CATHOLIC CHURCH WAS GOING TO DOMINATE THE WORLD”,</strong> well<strong> channel two, once again, </strong>you have managed to reach <strong>a new low, to me </strong>you are a bunch of <strong>Hippocrates </strong>and<strong> that includes the ones that wrote the letters, I&#8217;m angry, but knowing what I know about the Catholics, I&#8217;M NOT AT ALL SURPRISED.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Eugene E. Dawes AKA <strong>(SPARTAN)</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Bangor, Maine</span></p>
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		<title>THE ONE THE ONLY MICHAEL JACKSON</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[HE WAS UNIQUE, HE WAS THE ONE, THE ONLY, HE WAS THE POP STAR MICHAEL JACKSON that angered a lot of people when he held his new born over the side of a balcony, although I&#8217;m sure he had a firm grip and he meant no harm, he simply got caught up in the excitement [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=spartaneed.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10012054&amp;post=134&amp;subd=spartaneed&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>HE WAS UNIQUE, HE WAS THE ONE, THE ONLY, HE WAS THE POP STAR MICHAEL JACKSON </strong>that<strong> angered a lot of people </strong>when he held his <strong>new born over the side of a balcony, </strong>although I&#8217;m sure <strong>he had a firm grip </strong>and <strong>he meant no harm, </strong>he <strong>simply got caught up </strong>in the <strong>excitement of the moment </strong>from <strong>having the child, the</strong> <strong>frenzy of the crowd, including the news media, </strong>it was for <strong>these reasons and these reasons only</strong> <strong>Michael displayed poor judgment,</strong> but the <strong>news papers,</strong> along with <strong>a host of comedians</strong>, and a multitude<strong> </strong>of <strong>the talk show</strong> <strong>hosts </strong>that was <strong>hell-bent on getting their name in the limelight, </strong>they were like<strong> piranha stripping the flesh from their prey; </strong>but on the <strong>other side of that coin,</strong> there are<strong> people who live in and around an area </strong>they call, <strong>TORNADO ALLEY,</strong> where there are: <strong>homes, businesses,</strong> <strong>churches </strong>and <strong>schools and</strong> <strong>I firmly believe </strong>these<strong> parents expose their children</strong> <strong>to an even, far greater danger </strong>than <strong>Michael Jackson</strong> ever thought of doing, and to<strong> my knowledge nothing, NOTHING, HAS EVER BEEN SAID OR DONE BY THE NEWS MEDIA, NOW WHO IS THE HYPERCRIT!</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Eugene E. Dawes AKA <strong>(SPARTAN)</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Bangor, Maine</span></p>
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		<title>THE TIME IS NIGH AT HAND</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You should take a moment, from your busy schedule to read and reflect on the wording of our Constitution that was drafted, In Congress on July 4th. 1776. The wording clearly states, this is a Government: “Off the People, By the People, For the People”; Also, I would like for you to read and reflect [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=spartaneed.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10012054&amp;post=122&amp;subd=spartaneed&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:medium;">You should take a moment, from your busy schedule to read and reflect on the wording of our Constitution that was drafted, In Congress on July 4<sup>th</sup>. 1776. The wording clearly states, this is a Government: “Off the People, By the People, For<em> </em>the People”;<em> </em>Also, I would like for you to read and reflect on the wording of the First Amendment&#8217;s, Freedom of Religion, that states: “The FREEDOM to<em> </em>REFRAIN<em> </em>from<em> </em>PRACTICING a RELIGION or HAVING SOMEONE ELSE&#8217;S<em>,</em><em> </em>RELIGIOUS RITUALS INFLICTED UPON A PERSON. Now, you should also be aware of, that our founding fathers made provisions in the event the<em> </em>CITIZENS of this country no longer FEELS SAFE OR LACKS FAITH IN ITS GOVERNMENT, that states: <span style="font-size:medium;">“We hold these</span><span style="font-size:medium;"> truths </span><span style="font-size:medium;">to be </span><span style="font-size:medium;">self</span><span style="font-size:medium;"><em>-</em></span><span style="font-size:medium;">evident</span><span style="font-size:medium;">that all</span><span style="font-size:medium;">Men are Created Equal</span><span style="font-size:medium;"> that they are</span><span style="font-size:medium;"> endowed</span><span style="font-size:medium;">by their</span><span style="font-size:medium;"> Creator</span><span style="font-size:medium;">with </span><span style="font-size:medium;">Certain Unalienable Rights</span><span style="font-size:medium;"><em>, </em></span><span style="font-size:medium;">that among these are</span><span style="font-size:medium;"> Life, Liberty</span><span style="font-size:medium;"><em>,</em></span><span style="font-size:medium;"> and the </span><span style="font-size:medium;">Pursuit of</span><span style="font-size:medium;"> Happiness.</span><span style="font-size:medium;">That to secure these rights,</span><span style="font-size:medium;">Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the Governed, That whenever any form of</span><span style="font-size:medium;">Government, becomes destructive to these</span><span style="font-size:medium;">ends, it is the Right of the People to</span><span style="font-size:medium;">Alter or Abolish It, and to Institute New</span><span style="font-size:medium;">Government,</span><span style="font-size:medium;">laying its foundation on such </span><span style="font-size:medium;">principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them seem most likely to</span><span style="font-size:medium;">effect</span><span style="font-size:medium;">their Safety and Happiness</span><span style="font-size:medium;">.</span><span style="font-size:medium;"> Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for Light and Transient Causes”.</span></span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN COLLEGE DICTIONARY:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Self-evident – evidence in itself without proof</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Endowed – to provide; to furnish; a source</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Unalienable – can not be sold or transferred</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Instituted – to set up; or establish; set in motion</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Deriving – to receive; as to obtain from a source or origin; from another</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Prudence – cautious; practical; wisdom; good judgment; discretion</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Light – frivolous; little or no weight; not worthy of serious notice; not taken seriously</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Transient – passing especially quickly; in and out of existence </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Alter – to make different; modify</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Abolish – to do away with; put to an end to; annul or make void </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Institute – to set up or establish; institute a government; initiate</span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;">*</span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;">THERE&#8217;S AN OMINOUS GREEN CLOWD-THAT HOVERS OVER OUR NATION TODAY-AT THE TUNE OF 14.28 TRILLION DOLLARS</span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;">*</span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:large;">WE NEED RELIEF-WE NEED CHANGE-WE NEED IT NOW</span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">The American people are now facing two major crisis. <strong>FIRST,</strong> concerns the civil unrest overseas that&#8217;s momentarily interrupted the flow of crude, or so they say, nevertheless we are now paying a higher a premium at the pumps. These higher prices will certainly put a strain on our ability to pay for those things, that is necessary to carry on with our daily lives. Because of our governments leadership, or lack of , has certainly increased our stress and our frustration. Some times I wonder if raising prices, was just a ploy, so the oil companies, WHO ARE NOW MAKING RECORD PROFITS, and the people of means, can pick the pockets of the American people; you know the old saying, SO THE HAVES CAN HAVE MORE. <strong>SECOND</strong>, concerns our Government, that&#8217;s <strong>BORROWED</strong><strong> </strong>and <strong>S</strong><strong>PENT FAR BEYOND THEIR MEANS,</strong> that jeopardizes the very future of our children, and our children&#8217;s children. Now, they&#8217;re claiming it&#8217;s crucial that we cut spending on all: Federal, State, and Local levels, and by doing so will, most assuredly, make matters worse; although they&#8217;re things that <strong>you and I can </strong>do, that will help ease some of the pain. I know a large percentage of you are frustrated with our Government, and rightly so, you dislike politics and politicians, so you no longer vote, nor do you intend to, or maybe you feel your vote doesn&#8217;t really matter. Now I say,<strong> HANG ON TO YOUR HATS</strong><strong>,</strong> I intend to:<strong> JUMP-START</strong><em> </em>your <strong>DEAD</strong><em> </em><strong>BATTERY,</strong> put<strong> FUEL</strong> in your<strong> TANK,</strong> and get you <strong>BACK</strong> onto the<em> </em><strong>HIGHWAY,</strong> called <strong>INVOLVEMENT; </strong>and by all means, don&#8217;t ever think you are facing this crisis alone, because they&#8217;re <strong>MILLIONS</strong> upon<strong> MILLIONS </strong>like you all across America, so <strong>PLEASE, </strong><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>PLEASE, PLEASE DON&#8217;T SQUANDER</strong></span><strong> </strong>this, one-in-a-life-time, opportunity. It&#8217;s an absolute must, that we eliminate the loopholes in our Government, so they can no longer use them for their own:<em><strong> </strong></em><strong>POLITICAL,</strong><em> </em><strong>RELIGIOUS,</strong><em> </em>and<em> </em><strong>PERSONAL GAIN and</strong><em> </em><strong>It&#8217;s</strong> I<strong>M</strong><strong>PARATIVE THAT WE HOLD</strong> <strong>TRUE TO OUR BELIEFS</strong> and <strong>STAY THE COARE,</strong> while <strong>establishing </strong>the kind of <strong>Government</strong> that was intended to <strong>SAFEGUARD</strong> the <strong>AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE;</strong> then<strong> </strong>we can proudly say, <strong>I AM PROUD </strong><strong>TO BE AN AMERICAN,</strong><em><strong> </strong></em>and our <strong>GOVERNMENT,</strong> is <strong>TRULY A GOVERNMENT:</strong><em><strong> “Of the People, By the People, For the</strong></em><em> </em><em><strong>People”</strong></em>, like it was intended to be sense 1776, <strong>and that&#8217;s exactly, what I intend to</strong><em><strong> </strong></em><strong>fight for, COME HELL OR HIGH WATER.</strong></span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>* </strong></span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;">I honestly believe, the<strong> CONSTITUTION of the United States must </strong>be taught and graded, in <strong>every school,</strong> including <strong>both</strong> <strong>male and female along with everyone in between</strong>, as part of that <strong>school&#8217;s curriculum. </strong></span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>*</strong></span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;">IT IS THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO ALTER OR ABOLISH IT AND TO INSTITUTE NEW GOVERNMENT</span></p>
<p align="CENTER">
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">MY AGENDA IS:</span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">* To <strong>change</strong> our <strong>two party system</strong> to an <strong>Unicameral Governing Body.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* To <strong>eliminate</strong> the Senate, by <strong>combining </strong>the <strong>Senate</strong> with the <strong>House, both Federal</strong> and <strong>State.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>* While keeping the title of the House, at the same time reduce the House in numbers, calling the chamber: “The Maine State House of Representatives”, </strong>the <strong>Federal</strong>: “<strong>The United States House of Representatives”, as you read these titles you will realize,</strong> the wording <strong>speaks </strong>for themselves.<strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* To <strong>do away with</strong> the <strong>electoral college, altogether.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* To<strong> return </strong>to the <strong>concept,</strong> <strong>one person, one vote.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* To <strong>stop the abuse </strong>of <strong>Medicaid and Medicare,</strong> while at the same time, <strong>stop</strong> <strong>Governments interference.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>* To demand </strong>, <strong>the United States pay back the money,</strong> they have <strong>TAKEN </strong>from <strong>Social Security, that has never been replaced and convey to them, this message, “LEAVE IT TO HELL ALONE”.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>* Learn about WHO, and HOW, some are padding their wages so they can receive those, OVER-BLOWN, Social Security Checks.</strong></span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>*</strong></span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>A UNICAMERAL GOVERNMENT CAN WORK, IN ITSELF, PROBLEMS SHOW UP, WHEN PEOPLE CLOUD THEIR VISION WITH THEIR OWN: POLITICAL, RELGIOUS AND PERSONAL AGENDERS AND NOT ON THE MERRITS OF WHAT AN UNICAMERAL GOVERNMENT CAN BE.</strong></span></p>
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<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>According to: Answers:com, here are some of those reasons why a Unicameral Government can work:</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* There is no reason for people to vote for two representatives, to two separate houses, both on the basis of population and return to the concept of “one person, one vote”;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* The Unicameral form of Government will simplify bill passage. The process is more direct since the conference committee would be eliminated, and bills would be facing closer scrutiny by legislators and the public; Gene, If our government is so gun hoe in becoming more transparent as they claim, OOPS, there&#8217;s that nasty word MORE, that they keep using; why don&#8217;t they just say, they are going to be TRANSPARENT in all of their dealings, both at HOME and ABROAD.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* Lobbyists would be less influential in the unicameral legislature because the lawmaking process would be more public; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* In a unicameral system, it&#8217;s easier to achieve better cooperation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* A unicameral system is more economical; </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* A unicameral system provides a greater responsibility to the legislators; and the</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* Legislators would become more accountable to the public and their constituency, because their position is a matter of public record. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>Advantages of Bicameral Legislature:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* A bicameral legislature provides for more careful and deliberate consideration of legislation. Action of the two houses required for passage, prevents bills from being quickly passed under the sway of emotion; Gene, There is no time limit, so I hope under a Unicameral Governing Body, every bill would be carefully scrutinized to its fullest and then acted on, then if nothing else works,<strong> they could always leave the </strong><strong>state.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* Many of the charges of shifting responsibility are greatly exaggerated and ill-founded. A legislator who continually fails to accept responsibility would not be reelected; Gene, I believe any legislator should be, educated and ambition enough, to take on, any manner of their responsibilities, to its fullest.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* Objectionable lobbying is not the major problem in the bicameral legislature that is often assumed to be. Lobbyists can more easily promote desired legislation where control is needed in only one house;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">* Although bicameral state legislatures are not perfect, it would be easier to correct their flaws than to change their structure; Gene, I believe by changing the structure, would <strong>correct their flaws, </strong><strong>once and for all.</strong></span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">* Further consideration of legislation by another duty-elected body would assure more thoughtful action in passing bills; Gene, that&#8217;s hog wash, if you are savvy in politics, and take the time to: review, talk over, while keeping an open mind and changed if necessary, bills can be passed in a thoughtful and timely manner.</span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;">* </span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>CHANGING OUR TWO PARTY SYSTEM </strong></span></p>
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<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">1.<strong> Changing our two party system to a unicameral governing body.</strong> As you familiarize yourself with the Constitution, you will find, the way we are living fits the criteria, that was penned and adopted by our forefathers in 1776, now it becomes the <strong>Right</strong> of the <strong>AMERICAN PEOPLE</strong> to: <strong>EITHER ALTER</strong> or <strong>ABOLISH OUR GOVERNMENT</strong> and <strong>CREATE A NEW GOVERNING BODY, </strong><span style="font-size:large;"><strong>THIS IS OUR RIGHT AS CITIZENS OF THESE UNITED STATES</strong></span></span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">2. Eliminating the Senate on all State and Federal Levels, and by reducing the size of the House, although, I must clarify one thing, </span><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>“this doesn&#8217;t mean the Senate can&#8217;t merge with</strong></span><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>the House”, </strong></span><span style="font-size:medium;">only their title would change, to: The United States House of Representatives and the State would be: The Maine State House of Representatives.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">3. To eliminate the Electoral College and return to the original idea, ONE PERSON, ONE VOTE, by this one action we would be voting directly for the candidate or candidates of our choice with no strings attached; this would also help to eliminate, having the STATES with the MOST ELECTORAL VOTES, FROM CONTROLING OUR GOVERNMENT.</span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">4. If the United States insists on sticking their nose into foreign affairs, lets at least form a committee of: HIGHLY TRAINED, BILINGUAL MEN and WOMEN with backgrounds in: Psychology, Engineering, Medical, Government and Sociology, that would: consider going to a foreign country, in the time of crisis; that would work with all parties involved; working under a strict set of guidelines; remain neutral at all times; making no derogatory remarks or pledging money, to either side; with no interference in their Government or their Religion; when done, this committee would return to the United States; where they would present their report to both the President and Congress; then decide the proper steps to take. <strong>IF OUR DIPLOMACY DOESN&#8217;T WORK, THEN THIS MATTER SHOULD BE TURNED OVER TO THE UNITED NATIONS. I FIRMLY BELIEVE ALL OF THE EXISTING COUNTRIES, SHOULD BE PART OF THE UNITED NATIONS,</strong> <strong>SO THEIR VOICES CAN BE HEARD, NO MATTER THE SIZE OF THE COUNRTY OR THEIR BELIEFS.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">On May 1, 2011, the News flashed all across America and abroad, Asama bin Laden Killed. Obama said, “Justice has been Done”, but the fight is far from over by any means, and I have to wonder how many more lives are going to be lost; by this one action alone, will not only peak the terrorist&#8217;s resolve to fight on, while the question remains, where and for how long; I PERSONALLY SEE NO END IN SIGHT and I believe its about time to declare a Diplomatic Amnesty, bringing all waring parties together. </span></p>
<p align="CENTER"><span style="font-size:large;">WE NEED TO USE DIPLOMACY AT ALL COST TO STOP THIS DAM KILLING</span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">Eugene E. Dawes AKA-Spartan</span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">Bangor, Maine </span></p>
<p align="LEFT"><span style="font-size:medium;">updated on 4/22/2011</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">My tip for the day: I take Omega 3 Fish Oil, 1000mg per soft gel. If you have ever taken fish oil, you will know exactly what I mean, when I say, fish oil can sometimes leave a terrible after taste in your mouth; but the answer is SIMPLE, put them in the FREEZE.</span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHEN YOU COME TO REALIZE WHAT YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS ARE, then, and only then, can you grasp the reasoning behind in what I am saying, I don&#8217;t give one iota to what George W. Bushes agenda is now or during his term as President, he had no right to commission religions to help feed the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=spartaneed.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10012054&amp;post=115&amp;subd=spartaneed&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:medium;">WHEN YOU COME TO REALIZE WHAT YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS ARE, then, and only then, can you grasp the reasoning behind in what I am saying, I don&#8217;t give one iota to what George W. Bushes agenda is now or during his term as President, he had no right to commission religions to help feed the impoverished, this one act, not only violates the Constitutions Separation of Church and State, it flies in the face of our forefathers. The First Amendment States: “ the freedom to refrain from practicing a religion or having someone else&#8217;s religious rituals inflicted upon a person”. When one renders a service that provides a meal, or meals, etc., doesn&#8217;t give them the right to recite any type of a religious ceremony, such as : holding a prayer, reading from the Bible, or handing out any type of religious literature, but if you find yourself in this type of  situation, and you honestly believe they are violating your Constitutional Rights, it&#8217;s your right to take a stance and tell them, I find this type of activity offensive, please stop, as long as you speak calmly but firmly they have no right to deny you or remove you from their premises, if they do so, there are actions you can take, where this is a Civil Matter, this  will be handled in a Civil Court, or call Senator Collins at 945-0417 or Senator Snow at 945-0432 and express your concerns.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">ABOVE ALL ELSE STAND UP FOR YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Eugene E. Dawes</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">September 2, 2010</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Bangor, Maine</span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bill Ray published an article in the Bangor Magazine, claiming, “ he doesn&#8217;t push religion”, NOT SO, I know for a fact, that he has, in the past, DENIED, DENIED, some of his recipients from participating in a meal. He has either, made them leave or had them REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, on more than [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=spartaneed.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10012054&amp;post=113&amp;subd=spartaneed&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Bill Ray published an article in the Bangor Magazine, claiming, “ he doesn&#8217;t push religion”, NOT SO, I know for a fact, that he has, in the past,  DENIED, DENIED, some of his recipients from participating in a meal. He has either, made them leave or had them REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, on more than one occasion, simply because they refused to listen to his religious views; if one reads our CONSTITUTION, will find that Bill Ray has certainly violated, their Constitutional Rights, which clearly states: “The Freedom to Refrain from Practicing a Religion or having someone else&#8217;s Religious Rituals Inflicted upon a person”. Those are powerful words, INFLICTED UPON A PERSON; this type of situation not only applies to the Manna, it applies to the Together Place, any religion, or any other institution that renders a service to the public.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">DON&#8217;T LET THEM DENY YOU OF YOUR CONSTITUTINAL RIGHTS, SPEAK UP AND SPEAK OUT, YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FAR OUTWAYS A MEAL </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Eugene E. Dawes – AKA-Spartan</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Bangor, Maine</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">12/15/2010 </span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[One day, as I was strolling down the street, with my head bent very low; I heard one say, that mans depressed, the sign but tells me so; &#160; Then I looked up, with a grin on my face, you know, that Cheshire cat&#8217;s grin; I,m not depressed, I,m just afraid, of what, I just [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=spartaneed.wordpress.com&amp;blog=10012054&amp;post=111&amp;subd=spartaneed&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size:medium;">One day, as I was strolling down the street,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">with my head bent very low;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">I heard one say, that mans depressed,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">the sign but tells me so;</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Then I looked up, with a grin on my face,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">you know, that Cheshire cat&#8217;s grin;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">I,m not depressed, I,m just afraid,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">of what, I just might step in.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Eugene E. Dawes</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:medium;">Bangor, Maine </span></p>
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