I am writing regarding what Jon Vereecke said within the article "Luxury tax being considered" (SN 7/17). Vereecke made the statement that "the tax would not overburden students but rather place a tax where it could benefit Michigan the most." Well, Vereecke, I disagree.
Some state offenders will spend less time behind bars if Gov. Jennifer Granholm's sentencing reforms are passed. Granholm's administration introduced a proposal to alter Michigan's sentencing laws, which would house 3,300 fewer inmates in state prisons and county jails over three years, according to the Lansing State Journal.
Tuition is one controversial issue at MSU. There are a lot of comments about this. In my opinion, increasing tuition is a great amendment because of quality teaching, quality facilities and quality service. Quality teaching is a requirement for survival in any university.
In response to the recent editorial "Republican task forces feign inclusion" (SN 7/16), I would like to support the House Republican initiatives in addressing key issues in our state.
In Michigan, 1,032,727 people have no health insurance - more than 10 percent of the state population, according to U.S.
I agree with only one aspect of Michael Thom's column "Flaws with science" (SN 7/17). The debate over the existence of God is silly and does not belong within the realm of science. Atheists should not flock to science to refute the existence of God.
We can be a pretty lazy nation, but one thing that gets us riled up is our health, right? When a baby is sick, look out.
Whoever titled Michael Thom's opinion column "Flaws with science" (SN 7/17), needs to reread it.
College students in blue states have an easy time being liberal. Especially when they spend a prominent amount of free time in coffee shops discussing the horrors of corporate America, capitalism, materialism, etc. Writers like Noam Chomsky, Michael Moore and Bob Woodward become iconic figureheads for those who have it right, while conservatism quickly evolves into a two-dimensional ideal harbored by followers of a pope or pharaoh, preaching subservience and doublethink to a single unwavering ecclesiastic doctrine. But upon further thought, I realized that even myself - an environmentalist, semi-socialist, agnostic vegan - found things in common with popular conservative beliefs.
Minimum wage in Michigan rose to $7.15 an hour this month, but a recent report by the Michigan League for Human Services stated it's still not enough. A single person working full-time would need to earn $9.08 an hour to scrape by, according to the report titled "Economic Self-Sufficiency in Michigan: A Benchmark for Ensuring Family Well-Being." The amount factored in necessities such as housing, health care, transportation, taxes and personal items.
I am writing in response to the letter "DeVos should serve time for Quixtar scam at MSU" (SN 7/16). The author, Chris Hansen, has no idea what he is raving about.
Michael Thom's column "Flaws with science" (SN 7/17) is representative of the line of reasoning held by all people of unshakable faith.
Atheism is quickly joining mainstream American society. If a majority of the population doesn't accept atheism, it can't be for lack of exposure.
MSU needs to use more discretion when hosting summer events. Last weekend, they hosted a conference for Quixtar, a company affiliated with Dick DeVos and Amway that is accused of organizing pyramid schemes.
Chris Hansen's letter "DeVos should serve time for Quixtar scam at MSU" (SN 7/16) shows another small voice making incredible accusations at a company that has no need for such accusations. What Mr. Hansen does not understand is what the compensation plan quixtar.com and its sister company Amway offer is better than any sales compensation plan offered in the nation.
The U.S. Farm Bill is an important piece of legislation and a big opportunity. Congress has the opportunity this year to reform the bill and improve the livelihoods of small farmers around the world, including here in the United States. The current system does not benefit America's small farmers.
It should not come as a surprise that corporations, unions and those who are otherwise wealthy have a political agenda.
Trojan brand condoms recently premiered a new, controversial ad campaign that features a ritzy bar full of thin, beautiful women and giant, personified pigs.
I take issue with the editorial "Higher tuition drives students away" (SN 7/10), accusing universities - such as MSU - of "gouging" students.
MSU shamed itself by hosting a pyramid scheme rally last weekend. Thousands shelled out cash they made at their day jobs to honor Quixtar, which is related to Dick DeVos' business, Amway. Let me tell you about this "amazing opportunity:" Quixtar's team of zombies tries to convince others they'll soon be millionaires by fabricating how much money they make, paying outlandish membership fees, buying motivational books and CDs, and buying overpriced items from quixtar.com. Relentless efforts to get others to join ruin families and friendships.