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Working beyond the Economics 101 course
May 17, 2013 I don't have an economics degree from Cornell but I got through Econ. 101 in a converted warehouse at Wayne University in Detroit. The room was large and had several support pillars. more »»
Mayor, commissioners serve Onaway well
May 17, 2013 I am writing this letter in support of Chuck Abshagen, Jessie Horrocks, and Gary Wregglesworth. They have served the City of Onaway in admirable fashion for many years. more »»
Same-sex marriage is an equal rights matter
May 17, 2013 In Mike Westfall's April 26, 2013 letter, he contends, "Those who choose to practice homosexuality cover their political agenda with the false banner of human rights, but they have the same rights... more »»
Reality of living with a food allergy is scary
May 17, 2013 Our granddaughter is funny, kind, wants to be a princess and loves to play with her sister; and also happens to have a peanut/tree nut food allergy. more »»
No way to take previous letter seriously
May 15, 2013 On Bob Greene’s May 8 opinion, “same –sex marriage is pointless” What double talking malarkey and linguistic nonsense. more »»
Supporting our bands has been a pleasure
May 15, 2013 My son has been playing the French Horn since fifth grade at Alpena Public Schools. His success is in part due to hard work, but the dedication of his instructors Ms. Moore, Mr. Reynolds, M. more »»
Hospital, doctors provided wonderful care
May 11, 2013 There have been many letters to the editor complaining about our hospital and calling it a band-aid station, but I would like to share the wonderful experience I had at our hospital. Dr. more »»
News condemning gays by running letters
May 11, 2013 The Alpena News has chosen to condemn homosexuals based on the editor’s perspective of Christianity twice within the last 30 days. I refer to letters written by Bob Greene and Mike Westpal. more »»
Officials need to hear NE?Michigan’s concerns
May 11, 2013 On April 30 I attend a presentation by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Environmental Quality in Troy, where they talked about horizontal hydraulic fracking for natural gas... more »»
Some ideas so we don’t punish good guys
May 11, 2013 After reading Craig Zelazy's article in Friday, May 3, paper, I'm still wondering why people believe we should license the "good guys" and force or use the "good guy" money to pay for enforcement?... more »»
Let reps know: No amnesty for illegal aliens
May 8, 2013 The Associated Press decided recently to water down the impact of the term “Illegal Aliens.” Now the politically correct liberal description is “Undocumented Aliens. more »»
Objecting to same-sex marriage is pointless
May 8, 2013 People who are unhinged by disgust for homosexuality should understand that many of us are equally disgusted by reactionary religion, its political corollaries, and the wackadoodles who embrace... more »»
The freedom to disagree goes both way
May 3, 2013 Recently a letter to the editor accused The Alpena News of playing cheap politics, allowing divisive language and underhandedly inciting anger. more »»
A better rite would be help those who need it
May 3, 2013 Holy Week is past, so perhaps one can get away with a few comments on the recent washing of feet —a rite engaged in (sort of) by the new pope. more »»
Agencies should be open about employee costs
May 3, 2013 The April 23, 2013, edition of The Alpena News carries an article in which is reported the important details of the employment contract with the Alcona County Road Commission employees. more »»
Law enforcement is using a form of torture
May 3, 2013 Torture by proxy. This is the practice of getting someone else to do the torture on another. Withholding medical care is considered torture. more »»
Pitts continues to wrongly attack the right
May 2, 2013 One wonders why we must be periodically subjected to the vitriol of Leonard Pitts. more »»
Closing gun loopholes is all that’s needed
May 2, 2013 Universal background checks, not the watered down bill that was voted down recently, would close the loop holes that have let the “bad guys” skirt the law for years. more »»
Raising awareness of Agent Orange’s effect
April 26, 2013 I am a veteran who served during the Vietnam War. I belong to an organization called the Agent Orange Rider. more »»
Glad men who nearly killed person were caught
April 26, 2013 I can't stop thinking about the man who was beaten, almost to death, on April 10. I can't imagine the fear of being there alone with those three young men. more »»
Those with PTSD should receive Purple Heart
April 26, 2013 There are a fair number of veterans in the Alpena area who served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan. Some of these vets likely suffer from PTS. more »» |
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More BS (Bill Speer)May 22, 2013 There is both good and bad news today. The good news - as of May 22 when I write this, gas is still below $4 a gallon for regular unleaded here in Alpen. more » Latest Blogs |