In his March 2 Guest View in the Daily News, Richard Farnsworth urged readers to not sign the petition sponsored by Citizens for Local Choice, claiming “We have the right to decide what we do with our own property.”
Yet, the petition Mr. Farnsworth condemns is not about property rights. It is about protecting local zoning rights.
Opinions
GUEST VIEW: State vs. local control: Let the voters decide
PUBLIC FORUM: Unfair or accountable?
Dear Editor,
Last week, a reader admonished the Daily News in the Public Forum for running a syndicated political cartoon belittling and/or mocking his “conservative” leaders for their bad behavior, claiming it’s simply not fair, based on political demographics.
TIM SKUBICK: Independent voters ignored by political parties
Are you one of them?
Everybody knows somebody who is a self-described Democrat or Republican, but how many folks go around boasting that they are an independent?
GUEST VIEW: Michigan remains cloudy during Sunshine Week
FREEFor the past 10 years, the Michigan Press Association has given the Rep. Peter Petallia Memorial Sunshine Award to public servants who strive to promote and protect transparency in government.
PUBLIC FORUM: Love the newspaper, but not the opinions page
Dear Editor,
I appreciate our small-town newspaper and its value to our community involving the latest news, sports, and of course the obituaries. With that said, there is an area that needs addressing.
GUEST VIEW: We have the right to decide what we do with our own property
On Feb. 17, the Daily News printed a Guest View opinion piece by Kathy Craig supporting the group that is petitioning to repeal the green energy laws passed by the Michigan Legislature last November.
TIM SKUBICK: What polls show about younger voters vs. older voters
With all due respect to the middle-aged folks reading this column, if you really want to have some fun, dive into the latest polling data on the extreme ends of the age spectrum: Younger voters vs. older voters.
GUEST VIEW: Asbestos exposure can still be an issue for Michigan veterans
Over the last century, all branches of the U.S. military resorted to asbestos-containing products in the facilities, vehicles, ships, and machinery in general. The Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard heavily used these durable products due to their low price and accessibility.
TIM SKUBICK: Democratic dissidents
There’s no way to quantify this, but suffice it say reams and reams of column inches have been gobbled up as reporters chronicle the continuing dramatic soap opera within the state Republican Party now in its second year concerning who is the legit party chair.
PUBLIC FORUM: MCC provides so many opportunities
Dear Editor,
The resources provided by Montcalm Community College touch so many families, students and senior citizens.