The train to legalize marijuana has left the station, and I just wanted to give the proponents a few things to think about. Yes, alcohol is a drug as well, but we must remember that there are accepted ways to … Continue reading →

I was reminded recently that I signed many books over the past couple of years, and I wrote the singular word “BELIEVE” on the inside cover of most. I thought I would explain why that word means so much to … Continue reading →

I’ve spent some time pondering this question and I believe that police officers would make great politicians and terrible politicians. Let me explain my reasoning. Police officers see what is right and wrong with society because we are embedded with … Continue reading →

Society dictates what is a criminal act and what is not. Why? Because without clearly written laws to guide us through life, we would not have an orderly society; we’d have chaos. Someone decided a long time ago that  crimes … Continue reading →

Society must decide what is acceptable behavior and what is not. Lawmakers in the State of Maine decided that growing, selling, and smoking marijuana would become legal for medicinal purposes. The question begs to be asked, where do we draw the … Continue reading →

My grandfather was a cranky old guy who worked at the same mill for fourty years. I’m sure the work was monotonous and less than exciting, but he walked back and forth from his house every day for years to … Continue reading →

I am often asked what aspect of my job I enjoyed the most and found the most challenging. I find that I can combine those questions and answer with two words, drug enforcement. I spent over five years in the … Continue reading →

It was sad to hear that Senator Olympia Snowe would not be running for re-election. She served our state with distinction for years, but the struggles and frustration eventually became too much for her. She remained true to her beliefs … Continue reading →

I am looking for someone and you may know who they are? I am looking for someone who embodies the definition of courageous. They are not deterred by danger or pain and they may be your neighbor or relative. They … Continue reading →

I was at my son’s hockey game last night and I saw a young child hold his hand across his heart during the playing of our national anthem. It made me proud to be an American and it made me … Continue reading →