Mar 31 2009
Up next: Bailout for scam victims?
Wonder how long it will take for the high rollers to petition our government for their losses to the Ponzi scheme devised by Bernard Madoff investments.
Archive for March, 2009
Mar 31 2009
Expand coverage of nation and world
With the many changes put into effect at The Detroit News, the Daily Press & Argus will now be my only source of daily news. I am writing in the hope that you will offer much more expanded coverage of national and world events. I know local events are of importance, but are local women’s boxing matches really deserving of front-page and most of page three coverage?
Mar 31 2009
Why pay interest to foreign banks?
Why should, or why would, any government pay interest to a private foreign banking system for the use of its own money, which it could issue itself without interest?
Mar 31 2009
Look to bankruptcy, not government
First and foremost, the government should not “bail out” any corporation. The corporations should be allowed to fail, which is what drives capitalism. Capitalism was once the driving force of America and contrary to the fearmongering by President Barack Obama’s administration, bankruptcy is a necessary
Mar 31 2009
Any flooding fixes must be cost-effective
It is becoming obvious that water flows in the Huron River in Hamburg Township hold the potential for continuing and chronic problems. Flooding around Ore Lake has become a rather regular concern in Livingston County. Every spring, as the snowfall melts, the warning goes up that floods may be imminent.
Mar 31 2009
Stawara’s blast lifts Glads — Two-out homer in bottom of seventh gives Fowlerville 10-9 win
FOWLERVILLE — Alex Stawara’s dramatic home run in the bottom of the seventh inning of the opener helped propel the Fowlerville softball team to a softball sweep of Perry on Tuesday.
Mar 30 2009
Party ‘disloyalties’ killing our state
Rich Perlberg’s essay on March 29 (“Party loyalties are killing the state”), was well-written, comprehensive and informative. It does everything a good editorial should do, and, unfortunately, you show a very good understanding of how our state governing body works.
Mar 30 2009
Blast politicians, not the AIG execs
My fellow Americans, please, wake up. All of this anger and outrage against American International Group Inc. is a waste of time.
Mar 30 2009
Gym memberships should be honored
I am surprised that the new owners of the old Family Fitness Factory in Hamburg Township will not honor the prior prepaid memberships to the gym. This action is unfair and will hurt far too many people.