Editorial – Page 6

The right’s ‘go-to’ issue now is becoming its albatross

August 11, 2023

“It’s a strange world that we live in, and surely we’re forgiven if we don’t know where to turn.” — Neil Innes “You know, we used to laugh at those Holy Rollers. Now they’re in charge of everything.” — Wayne Goodwin ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced”...

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We should know difference between public and private

August 4, 2023

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. Two very interesting local stories surfaced in the past week, both suggesting too many average working stiffs don’t really understand the difference between a democracy (or a republic, if you prefer) and plutocracy...

Dorr learns good public servants are hard to find

July 29, 2023

ACHTUNG: The following is not a “fair and balanced” article. It is an editorial by the editor. It certainly is no secret that employers are having a hard time these days finding employees, particularly jobs that don’t pay well. All you have to do is drive around and you’ll see...

Climate change deniers had better be right about issue

July 14, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced article. It is an editorial by the editor. I once saw a religious bumper sticker that read: “If you don’t believe in God, you’d better be right.” My corollary to that assertion is: “If you don’t believe in climate change, you’d better...

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Interview with State Rep. Smit was disappointing

July 9, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Rick Albin Rep. Rachelle Smit Though I am grateful that Rick Albin and WOOD-TV Channel 8 offer a local politics chat program Sunday mornings, I was disappointed in the interview with State Rep. Rachelle...

Let’s put fireworks repeal proposal on state ballot

July 1, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. The huge successes of state-wide ballot initiatives in 2018, 2020 and 2022 have given me an idea about fixing a problem that has festered in Michigan for too long. I hereby urge anyone with...

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Patricia Velie deserved a better sendoff from schools

June 27, 2023

“Is that all there is? Is that all there is?” — Peggy Lee, 1969 ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Patricia Velie I am sorry to express my disappointment with the way the Wayland Board of Education Monday night handled...

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Political assassins still taking aim at Bob Wagner

June 22, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. Bob Wagner The strange and perhaps personal war against Bob Wagner continues in Dorr Township. Believed to be the longest serving planning commissioner in Michigan, since 1968, he still seems to command consistent contempt...

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Stop outsourcing public ed funding to profiteers!

June 17, 2023

To the editor: “I have the strong suspicion that the adults serving for Wayland Board of Education and administration lack awareness and comprehension of the implications of outsourcing its responsibilities and earmarked public funding to parasitic education profiteers. The adults running WUS act like outsourcing is normal and good. It’s...

Kudos due state legislators for cell phone safety law

June 9, 2023

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" article. It is an editorial by the editor. "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” — Benjamin Franklin It had to happen. A new state law was signed this week to...

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