Your endorsement of Mike Rogers for Congress is a good example of the irrational, spineless voting decisions that have put this country in the mess we find ourselves. While admitting you strongly disagree with some of his politics, you degrade one of his opponents, Bob Alexander, for legitimately questioning Rogers' record.
I am responding to Bryan Dahl's so-called editorial "Kerry too wealthy to champion America's middle, lower classes" (SN 10/26). Dahl spent so long trying to tear down John Kerry, he forgot to defend the "champion of the little guy," President Bush. The fact is, Bush has never seen a hard day's work in his life.
I am writing this letter in support of Joyce Draganchuk for Ingham County Circuit Court Judge. She is currently the chief assistant prosecutor here in Ingham County and has prosecuted over 100 jury trials in that court throughout her 16 years with that office.
We are writing regarding the article "City, study cite drinking as main cause for assaults" (SN 10/18). We have read over and over in this newspaper about how drinking is the cause for assault, especially sexual assault.
Here's The State News' worst-kept secret ever - we're formally endorsing Sen. John Kerry for President of the United States of America. With the wit, diplomatic skills and tact to lead our country through the next four years, Kerry represents our best choice for president. Before Kerry really got started, back when Howard Dean was a big contender, few people knew enough about him to invest their trust in him.
When Tom Brokaw steps down as the "NBC Nightly News" anchorman on Dec. 1, the United States will lose not only a prominent newsman - we'll lose a visual symbol of journalism our generation grew up with. Brokaw holds a seat which to some is second only to the chair behind the desk in the Oval Office.
She has the experience, practical skills and know-how to make important compromises on behalf of MSU in the Michigan House of Representatives and her social agenda is on par with ours.
Although President Bush's administration has repeatedly said the main goal of the war in Iraq is to disarm the war-torn nation, it was revealed Monday that there are 380 tons of devastating explosives missing in Iraq with whereabouts unknown. The news is startling, as the lack of information on the location of the weapons means we don't know if they have fallen into the wrong hands and used in past attacks already.
Have mercy on the late souls of Ray Kroc and Dave Thomas. Every time a McDonald's or Wendy's commercial clogs the airwaves, the two burger barons must be turning in their graves.
In just a few short days, college students across America are going to be hitting the polls to help elect the leader of the free world.
If a manufactured pop star's career takes a nose-dive in the middle of the forest, will anyone hear it, or much less care? It was a shame to watch Saturday Night Live this weekend and see someone who proclaims to be a singer miming on a live show.
He might not have run an intensive campaign, he might have stars in his eyes of larger political aspirations and, well, we might even disagree with some of his politics, but, by and large, Representative Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, is still the best choice to represent you in the House of Representatives. In the race for the 8th District Congressional seat - who represents you in the Washington, D.C.
Originally, I planned to write a column detailing the disturbing similarities between the Bush administration and George Orwell's masterpiece, "1984." During Bush's watch we've witnessed Big Brother attempts to organize a volunteer army of citizen spies (Operation TIPS) and create an invasive government database of personal information (Total Information Awareness). In Orwell's dystopia, the government uses misleading language and patriotic rhetoric to control attitudes and beliefs.
"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military industrial complex," said President Dwight Eisenhower in 1961.
First off, I sincerely hope you're enjoying today's Boston Red Sox-themed Opinion page. Really, my warmest regards. But let's talk shop.
I recently read a story in your paper ('"U' celebrate heritage"" SN 10/12) about the people at the North American Indigenous Student Organization and how they protested Columbus Day due to Christopher Columbus' greed, thirst for power and complete mistreatment of American Indians. First of all, I agree with you that Columbus was looking for fame and fortune and didn't care how he achieved it. But, you must realize this was more than 500 years ago.
It's ironic that Ralph Nader calls Michael Moore a turncoat when he wouldn't be on the ballot in most states without the signatures of local Republicans. Nader is like a tragic Greek hero, a good man flawed by his arrogance.
A dangerous threat to actual survivors of rape and sexual assault are those who falsely report the crime.
I had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting 8th District Congressional candidate John Mangopoulos three years ago when he came to speak to my high school government class.