Editorial

Schools’ decisions defy health dept. guidance

April 13, 2021

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. “It is isn’t very good, but it sure is interesting.” — Detroit Piston Scouts Will Robinson on MIAA basketball Breaking news screen world map background. Vector illustration. Banner template for broadcast channels or internet...

The Constitution should be living, breathing document

April 7, 2021

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. I have come to the unpleasant realization that we, as modern Americans, seem to fight over the proper interpretation of the U.S. Constitution about like we fight over what’s written in the Bible. So...

Fast tracking Copart project was bad public relations

March 27, 2021

ACHTUNG: The following is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Perhaps the Dorr Township Board’s rush to judgment on a proposed auto salvage business was a public relations nightmare. And it’s a shame. The board March 18 adopted an ordinance amendment that paves...

Editorial

Copart decision avoids unnecessary project delays

March 19, 2021

To the editor: I am a bit puzzled by the criticism of the rezoning for the Copart project. Here is a perfect example of good local government. The board trying to truly do what most conservatives or Republicans want — cut the red tape of bureaucratic delay. Too often we...

Frank v. Dave: Bernie really wasn’t thrown under a bus

March 18, 2021

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a special presentation of a point-counterpoint argument, much like that between Dan Akroyd and Jane Curtin on Saturday Night Live in the late 1970s. The debate is between myself and Frank Mills, a Lincoln Project Ranger Rick-style adversary: Written one year ago by me, so...

Sports gender bill solution only looking for a problem

March 14, 2021

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. I have long maintained that the real purpose of government is not to create a healthy bidness climate, but to solve problems. So I’m perplexed when I notice recent proposed legislation for a solution...

Too bad that honest airing of differences was avoided

March 12, 2021

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. There was legitimate criticism raised by Wayland Union school officials and friends in the past week about closure of the high school and cessation of athletic activities. When it was announced Friday, March...

Please stop turning a health crisis into a political issue

February 26, 2021

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. "The purpose of gummint is to create a healthy bidness climate." — The late great columnist Molly Ivins quoting a Texas legislator. "The purpose of government is to solve problems and be a fair...

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Cautionary tips on coping with the bitter winter cold

February 17, 2021

To the editor: Being stationed in the great state of Alaska for three winters gives one a great respect for and some knowledge of dangerously cold weather. So allow me to pass on a few areas of concern. If you do not need to be out in bitterly cold weather,...

It’s become too easy to ‘get in the game’ of gambling

February 7, 2021

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Group of adult men plays with passion in cards - 1888 A recent post by Mike Salisbury on Facebook got me to thinking about one of my most common observations: If you make something...

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