Editorial – Page 56

‘Business as usual’ will only doom future generations

Times are-a-changing, even though some would like to pretend it should be “business as usual.” The average person recognizes that the world is in dire straits when we hear reports…

Editor June 29, 2015

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I suspect we’re being manipulated on Confederate flag issue

ACHTUNG: The following is a not “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. The furor over the Confederate flag flying at the capital of South Carolina…

Editor June 24, 2015

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Voting, once cherished in America, has become a sad circus

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "If voting really made a difference, they wouldn't let you do it." — Mark…

Editor June 21, 2015

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Latest iPad expense might be robbing Peter to pay Paul

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Words of wisdom from two different philosophies can demonstrate the difficulty in assessing the…

Editor June 12, 2015

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Guest editorial: Michigan continues to stick it to the poor

Editor's Note: David Britten, is the former principal at Pine Street Elementary and now superintendent at Wyoming Godfrey Lee Schools. I am reprinting this commentary to call attention to the…

Editor June 11, 2015

$Let’s get the question of fracking on the state-wide ballot$

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Let’s get the question of fracking on the state-wide ballot

Anti-horizontal hydraulic fracking petitions will be out for everyone to sign and hopefully this issue will be put on a ballot for our vote. Most people are understanding how dangerous…

Editor June 7, 2015

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Make Plan Commission smaller, independent, better paid

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. ‘Twas a year ago that I suggested in this very space that The Wayland…

Editor June 6, 2015

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Here are 3 proposals to fix roads without making budget cuts

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. I’ve long maintained that the two most important purposes of government are to solve…

Editor May 29, 2015

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Wayland’s 2nd baseball field will not ‘rob Peter to pay Paul’

To the editor: I find myself frustrated with the grumbling I am hearing from some folks who are concerned about spending money to begin equalizing athletic facilities between Wayland High…

Editor May 22, 2015

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State Legislature doesn’t give a damn about what you think

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. When I was a youngster, I was inspired by Lincoln’s immortal words about “government…

Editor May 22, 2015