Apathy Continues Toward City Hall, and City Depends on It
      To the Editor: I started this letter last Monday, January 28, before the January 31 newspaper came out, so it will be in two parts; one part angry, and the second part livid. Today I requested from City Hall information using the "Freedom of Information Act" (FOIA) regarding the 2007 income rece...
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Transportation Museum Would Require Taxpayer Investment
      To the Editor: The above-the-fold headlines have recently highlighted the latest work in progress masterminded by the select few at City Hall, and particularly at the Downtown Development Authority.
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Let's Give Referees a Break
      To the Editor: As a passionate fan of the game of basketball, I've always looked forward to high school basketball season. I've attended many games this season, both girls and boys, home and away, and have noticed a particular trend that is not very becoming to our area. There seems to be a const...
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Do Not Let Politicians Ignore the Needs of the Poor
      To the Editor: To the citizens of Mackinac County, I want to share both a goodbye and some information they should possess. This pertains almost exclusively to customers of the Department of Human services. For those who have received food assistance, Medicaid, or emergency services from DHS/FIA...
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What Are Veterans and the Working Class Entitled to?
      To the Editor: Somehow I was able to watch all of President Bush's State of the Union message. Once again he called for a review of "entitlements" like Social Security. These entitlements for the common good drive supposed free market fundamentalists like Bush crazy.
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