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Letters to the Editor

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 ...

Medical professionals shouldn’t need a biology lesson

It is sad in the extreme when I hear a medical professional (OBGYN) testifying to Congress that she cannot answer yes or no to the question “is it possible for a man to have a baby” – posed in a number of ways. Her following statement could not confirm whether it is possible or ...

Is Bergman listening?

To Congressman Bergman: Concerning attacks on unarmed boats in the Mediterranean, your office’s Oct. 23 email stated, “Congressman Bergman will continue to review the situation in light of his responsibilities in Congress and his commitment to upholding the Constitution.” Six members of ...

Our children are worth more

On Jan. 6, I attended the Delta County Board of Commissioners reorganization meeting. On their agenda, under new business was the discussion regarding the position of the emergency management coordinator salary. Commissioner Kelli VanGinhoven made a motion for a salary of $72,000 for the ...

Township residents should weigh in on Master Plan

As I talk with residents of Delta County, I realize that most do not know that Delta County is upgrading their Master Plan with a total rewrite through the planning commission. Don’t get this confused with the five-year park plan that the county is completing now. Master Plans are usually ...

Be wary of political mailers

Political mailers have already started arriving in the Upper Peninsula. Our household received three last week in support of a particular candidate. I was reminded by this how many people are not aware that much of the political mail they receive is not paid for by the candidate it ...