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Letters to the Editor

Respect the flag

EDITOR: We are fortunate to live in a nation that allows us, even encourage us, to display our American flags. Some countries don’t have that privilege. But driving around town, it’s so disheartening to see some of the flags. Several businesses and homes in the area are flying flags ...

The power of a word

EDITOR: One way to diminish the power or influence of a word, a movement, a group or a philosophy is to use it to describe a totally different circumstance. The “Black Power” movement was diluted when “Power” was added to describe “Gray” (elderly people), “Green” ...

Tariffs

EDITOR: I wrote Congressman Jack Bergman a couple of days ago urging him to take steps to reclaim Congress‘ authority to set tariff tax rates. Bergman‘s response: By imposing reciprocal tariffs-matching or exceeding the trade barriers imposed by other nations-President Trump has ...

Commission neglecting rules

EDITOR: I am writing to express my disappointment with the state of the Escanaba Planning Commission’s affairs. Looking at the minutes kept on the City website, it’s clear that the Commission is neglecting the rules. Section 601 of the Commission’s Bylaws clearly state that the ...

Wolf article

EDITOR: I am compelled to respond to the article, “Bergman: Delist gray wolf from endangered species” published March 27th. Wolves in Michigan have made a remarkable recovery because of protections given to them under the Endangered Species Act, which now Bergman wants to remove through ...

A non-problem

EDITOR: Republicans have proposed myriad voter suppression laws since 2020 based on the lie that our elections are wrought with voter fraud. The latest attempt, the SAVE Act is a solution looking for a problem. it supposedly is meant to address the issue of non citizens voting. This is not an ...