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Letters to the Editor

Rebuttal: Keeping it ‘sixth-grade simple’

It is sad in the extreme to read a letter from a local resident confidently lecturing a board-certified OB/GYN after watching a viral clip rather than the hearing it came from. In Michael A. Glass’s letter, "Medical professionals shouldn’t need a biology lesson" from Jan. 29, he claims a ...

When ‘sanctuary’ becomes obstruction of the law

The virulent actions in Minnesota render the traditional concept of “sanctuary” meaningless. Originally, sanctuary was for protection of vulnerable persons or populations from mob violence or unlawful pursuit. It involved religious institutions, such as churches. Sanctuary outside places of ...

Reforms needed after incidents in Minnesota

Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen living in an open carry state, was shot 10 times and killed by a Border Patrol agent or agents Jan. 24 after being disarmed. Kristi Noem, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, offered a chilling defense of the agents’ actions, claiming ...

What cannot be forgotten

We’ve all experienced “indelible moments,” you know, when something happens that you will never forget, etched in your mind forever. For those who have served in the military, there are moments in their lives they would like to forget but can’t! Veterans who experienced, first-hand, ...

Michigan legislators should make careful decisions about ICE

While I know that I am not a direct constituent of every office or an acquaintance of all reading this message, we are all Michiganders and Americans, and I respectfully ask that you consider my concerns outlined below and choose to contact all of our Michigan legislators in Washington. To my ...

Democratic presidents = better economies?

When I learned that Democratic presidents created significantly better economies than Republican presidents since World War II, I was sceptical. I looked for official government documents that might prove or debunk this claim and found an Oct. 6, 2024, report called “THE US ECONOMY PERFORMS ...