Random, arbitrary and otherwise miscellaneous ramblings from your friendly, neighborhood editor. . .
As we get back to so-called “normal” here in the new year, a lot of folks have asked, “How were your holidays?”
Ever mindful of the biblical and moral mandate to be truthful, the answer from here has been, “I was sick.”
Yes, friends, we were tempted to compose new lyrics for a new holiday classic, “The 12 Days of Sickness.” Perhaps something like, “Four sore throats, three handkerchiefs, two cough drops and a nose running constantly. . .”
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Trust everyone read the honorable Mr. Rush’s column last week. As an extension of the old-yet-restated philosophy of working for the people, the staff came up with the idea of putting the question straight to the People Poll this week.
We always welcome feedback, of course, and we trust folks won’t mind occasional feedback to the feedback.
For example, to those complaining that they weren’t provided with copies of the proposed Brandon Township noise ordinance, we humbly remind everyone that the location of Public Notices is always listed in our page 1 index box.
Recent weeks have shown that it is a good thing to read those notices. . .
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Meanwhile, this week’s paper should be a good example to those who feel there is more need for reader opinions. This is an area in which readers have control.
While there are space limitations, we trust these pages will prove that citizens’ voices can be heard.
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On the other hand, we will wonder why, after a 17-month debate that is now more-or-less settled, there are so many letters when there were few before. . .
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Here’s another alert! Valentine’s Day is coming!
Again stressing the invitation for submissions of local news, now is the time to announce those engagements, weddings and anniversaries.
We’d also like to hear about any special romantic celebrations anyone has planned. Could make for an interesting feature story.
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In another New Year’s event, some may notice that we’re starting to update the governmental contact information over there on the right column.
It’s been easy with those legislators who have contacted us with their contact information.
Those who haven’t will not be anonymous for long, we promise.
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Speaking of the new year, let’s have a quick show of hands:
How many are keeping the resolutions suggested by your humble editor a couple weeks ago?
Thought so. . .
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Michigan Right to Life cites a statistic of 44 million unborn babies killed in the 30 years since the U.S. Supreme Court “discovered” the “right” to abortion in the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution.
Aside from the basic moral question, it’s fascinating to see how many people directly related to the fight for this “right” have changed their mind over the years.
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Somebody said something about some kind of football game coming up next weekend?
Maybe we should do a news story about those who find the event to be a yawner.
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That brings to mind a joke that’s been circulating among us Genesee County residents (if it’s old to you, sorry).
There was a report of Flint getting a professional football team, but the idea was quickly defeated.
Why? Because if it really happened, then Detroit would want one. . .