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Monday, September 11, 2006
To Raise A Flag
Today at 6 pm, I’ll have the solemn honor and privilege of helping to raise our nation’s flag at the Town Hall in Bowdoinham. The ceremony will be led by the American Legion and will commemorate the sacrifices
of the millions of men and women who have served in our armed forces, as well as those who died five years ago this morning. All are welcome at the event.
My grandfather, William Sperl, was a Captain in the machine gun artillery at the front lines of World War II. A son of German and Scottish immigrants, William fought in the Battle of the Bulge: the battle depicted at the end of Saving Private Ryan. Three-quarters
of his platoon were killed, including many of his closest comrades. Yet the battle was won, and Hitler’s massive offensive
finally turned back.
Today of all days, let us not confuse the war with the warriors. It is not
unpatriotic to support the troops, but not their commander. Let us leave the politics of fear at the bottom
of the hill, and together, raise a flag that stands for equality, for dignity, and for freedom.
Yours for tomorrow,
Seth
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HOW BAD IS IT, DOC? -- NY Times Interactive Map of State Budget Shortfalls in the U.S.
Note: most states have major budget shortfalls. Those that do not are largely states with strong fossil
fuel (TX, AK, WY, WV) or food (IN, SD, OR, WA) based economies.
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| Bowdoinham's Steen Farm is for sale , protected by ME Farmland Trust. Click for Press Herald story. |
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| Seth and his son at a new wind farm in Maine |
| HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS |
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| Cpl. Cory McCollet of Bowdoin returned home in May from Iraq, & was reunited with daughter Isabella |
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| Rep. Berry receives the annual Healthy Air Award from the American Lung Association |
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| Rep. Berry receives award from Major Hatt of the Maine National Guard |
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| Representatives Standing Up for Children |
National Debt Clock (over $140,000 per family... and rising)
Public Hearings This Week
How To Testify at Hearings
| BASIC HEALTH CARE IS A RIGHT -- NOT A PRIVILEGE |
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| Speaking to Richmond elders on schools, health care and tax fairness (see Seth in the News, 3/5/07). |
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