I find the fact that Michigan is even fighting the dumping of Canadian trash within its boundaries proof that politicians are examples of the "Peter Principle," which states that a person is promoted to the height of their incompetence.
The U.S. Supreme Court did a huge disservice to the American people Monday by ruling to allow the prosecution of medical cannabis. The 6-3 decision means that the 10 states in which voters balloted for the right to prescribe, use and cultivate cannabis for medical purposes have no legal, federal right to do so.
The state House and Senate are currently considering two new higher education budget bills for Michigan's 15 public universities, which would modestly increase funding for MSU.
Most of us learned, at some point in our education, that the Bill of Rights exists as a personal guarantee of freedoms against the government.
Scott Owen in "Bush's reasons for war proven valid" (SN 6/2) states that many of the reasons President Bush gave for going to war in Iraq have been verified, but he gives no examples.
Bryant Miller, ("Personal attacks were unwarranted" SN 6/6) I am sorry if you took my word "you" in the third paragraph of my letter to refer to you personally.
Graduating from high school is a big deal. It's an accomplishment that should be celebrated. But some people go a little overboard with their celebration. Such is the case of Mountain Brook High School, which organized a senior trip to Aruba, with more than 120 (some reports say as many as 138) high school seniors and about seven chaperones from the affluent community outside of Birmingham, Ala.
Criminal justice doesn't only mean punishment for misdeeds; equally important is finding the truth about a crime and making it widely known.
I just wanted to thank you for shedding light on the Downing Street Memo ("Downing Street Memo deserving of more attention from U.S.
Scott Owen should really consider stepping out of the persecution complex and addressing the issues ("Bush's reasons for war proven valid" SN 6/2). I don't know what weapons of mass destruction claims were actually "verified." I do know that these same groups currently threatening the United States were at one point or another funded and supported by the U.S., from Saddam Hussein to Osama bin Laden.
Isn't it amazing that, when called out on the inaccuracies of an argument, liberals (or Libertarians) always change their position and start with the personal attacks.
George W. Bush's treatment of stem cell research makes me feel like I am living in a 12th century theocracy.
Tom Cooke, ("Questioning politicians is better memorial than blind patriotism" SN 6/2) feel free to ask questions, stand on a street corner and preach, rant and rave all you want.
I've got issues with a lot of American holidays and not just the perennial bleeding heart, liberal target of Columbus Day.
There's a variety of feelings regarding nursing homes for the elderly. Some people feel it's an impersonal place for a loved one; others feel it's the only option.
Mara S. Deutch's article ("Rally of 600 protests for affirmative action" SN 5/26) about the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative protesters, while not containing her opinion, offers a biased view on affirmative action. While affirmative action in undergraduate admissions does increase minority and female enrollment, it only serves to conceal a nationwide dilemma.
I'm writing in response to Tom Cooke's article on entertainment in East Lansing ("Student-E.L.
Yesterday, one of the biggest mysteries of the 20th century came to a close. No, the second gunman on the grassy knoll didn't turn up to put to rest controversy over the assassination of President John F.
This letter is in response to the article "Goal of guilt." After reading this article I was left scratching my head.