PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • September 27, 2021
What we need to fear in Question 1 is the language that requires a two-thirds approval by the legislature for any type of infrastructure projects that need some public land. Lobbyists for fossil fuel businesses will only need to reach a little over one-third of legislators to stop any competitor that may need public land for their project. Mainers’ mistrust of “people from away” is well known. Why do most commentaries from Question 1 supporters always mention that CMP is a Spanish company, Hydro-Quebec is a Canadian company, and that the corridor will also benefit what some feel are the most hated people from away, Massachusetts people? Please vote “No” on Question 1. ~ Ted Sirois, Saco