A despicable thing for the governor to say
To the editor:
I was prompted to write this letter to the editor after, once again, seeing Maine education being blasted by Gov. LePage. As a retired educator, I agree that there is improvement needed in our system.
What upsets me is how LePage never touts any of the successes or good points in our education system. Saying that “Maine students are looked down upon when they go to other states for school or work” and “I don’t care where you go in this country, if you come from Maine you’re looked down upon” is absolutely not true and a despicable thing for our governor to say.
I am sure that U.S. Sen. Susan Collins does not feel looked down upon when she visits other states. Nor do three young men that I can cite who were students in my class. One has become an accomplished artist, selling paintings in New York City and abroad. Another has recently bought and renovated two local grocery stores that are doing extremely well. The last is a learned chef who studied and taught in Florence, Italy, wrote a fast-selling cookbook and has a weekly food spot on a local TV show. Looked down upon, I think not.
There is an old saying: “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.” Perhaps if Gov. LePage would serve up some of his ideas with a side of honey, he might get better cooperation and results.
Jackie Pribble
Wade
