Point-Counterpoint
Point-Counterpoint offers space for opposing views on a variety of topics.
Additional Column Posts (1 - 10 of 10)
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My personal 'straw poll': Stop the silliness
By Randall Poulton - Oct 03A few days ago, I conducted a semi-scientific survey of curbside litter. I walked from the Union Street Hannaford (in Bangor) to Ocean State Job ...
- Point
We need to do something
By Randall Poulton - Aug 22The recent mass murders in "Michigan and Houston" have rekindled the smoldering debate about “gun control.” Polls suggest most people think we ...
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Why morality matters
By Reade Brower - Jul 25“I've known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many ...
- Point
Conquering climate change: Time to kill the cows?
By Randall Poulton - Jun 06According to some scientists, the final straw for humanity will be a fart. Well, not just one. But a collective cloud of flatulence emitted from ...
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Point: Show me the money
By Reade Brower - May 16President Trump has reneged on his campaign promise by refusing to cooperate in releasing his tax returns while lobbying others in his administrati...
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Straw poll debate
By Reade Brower - Oct 03Randy, one doesn't need to do a “straw poll” to know our generation has been horrible with waste and is leaving a lot to be desired when it comes ...
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Yes, we need to do something; something more!
By Reade Brower - Aug 22Reasonable debates move us forward and are helpful; Randy, your stab at this issue is honorable, but not nearly enough. At least you're not ...
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Morality vs. humanity
By Randall Poulton - Jul 25Should we judge people only by the worst thing they have ever done? Or was Alexander Pope correct when he said: “To err is human, to forgive is ...
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Saving the heifer and the truth about cow farting
By Reade Brower - Jun 06Randy, the idea of cow farting as the final straw that breaks the camel's back (I bet camels fart a lot) with our collective fight against global ...
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Counterpoint: No need to pound the table
By Randall Poulton - May 16There is an old adage, when the facts are on your side, pound the facts! When the law is on your side, pound the law! When neither is on your ...
