Archive for Tyler Francke
Thursday, November 19th, 2009, 1:57 am in Opinion
Op-Ed: Religious crusaders must choose causes, techniques wisely
By Tyler Francke
Religion belongs in politics no less than any other ideology, but the causes and methods of today’s religious crusaders need to change.
Thursday, November 12th, 2009, 2:02 am in Opinion
Columnist: Political correctness obscures discussion of gunman’s motives
By Tyler Francke
Once upon a time, the greatest virtue at the university was the free exchange of ideas. These days it appears to be ‘not offending people.’
Thursday, November 5th, 2009, 12:24 am in Opinion
Columnist: Term limits — the Maine Legislature doesn’t need them
By Tyler Francke
To impose term limits on all legislators is to restrict no one but the voters — making the most experienced person for the job unavailable.
Thursday, October 29th, 2009, 2:04 am in Opinion
Columnist: Scare tactics are for Halloween, not ballot initiatives
By Tyler Francke
The sad reality is that fear mongering remains a subtle but powerful weapon in the hands of those who would sway the masses to support their agendas and beliefs.
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009, 3:32 am in Opinion
Columnist: ‘Balloon Boy’ is newest addition to child exploitation
By Tyler Francke
If staged, Falcon’s fake flight is another sign of a growing and disturbing trend: the exploitation of children by their parents, enabled through the mass media.
Thursday, October 8th, 2009, 2:31 am in Opinion
Columnist: The numbers are in. You watch too much television
By Tyler Francke
The only thing one should do for five or more hours a day is sleep.
Thursday, October 1st, 2009, 1:20 am in Opinion
Columnist: Listen, Congress, we need to have some words
By Tyler Francke
Millions of Americans are stressing, suffering and dying, while parties seem more interested in their side winning than helping those in need.
Thursday, September 24th, 2009, 1:12 am in Opinion
Columnist: Methadone not the answer for Eastern Maine’s addicts
By Tyler Francke
Methadone replaces heroin abusers’ addiction with another drug, furthering the cycle of dependence.
Thursday, September 17th, 2009, 1:56 am in Opinion
Column: Christian support for marriage equality in Maine
By Tyler Francke
As Christians, we were never commanded to be the moral police of people who do not share our faith.
Monday, April 27th, 2009, 6:15 am in Opinion
Op-Ed: Faith serves to complement reason
By Tyler Francke
One of my Oregon friends lost his wife last Sunday. She was 26. She was kind and beautiful, and forever smiling. I knew her as a river guide, able to coolly direct a raft of 12-year-olds …
