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Calling Them Out: Michigan doesn't need a state-owned bank to boost lending
By Flint Journal staff
March 18, 2010, 5:23AM
Sen. John Gleason, D-Flushing, along with Senate Minority Leader Mike Bishop, R-Rochester, want to create a state-owned bank. We sympathize with people who are having trouble getting loans, especially contractors who need the funds to bid on jobs. But setting up a state-owned bank to somehow make the process easier, as Sen. John Gleason and Senate Minority Leader Mike... Full story »
Torn From the Front Page: Next week, Flint will have the police force it can afford
By Flint Journal staff
March 18, 2010, 5:18AM
One week from today, the city of Flint will have the police and fire services that it can afford. What that will mean depends on the standoff between Mayor Dayne Walling’s administration and the police and fire unions. Walling has said the unions won’t agree to concessions that are needed; the unions say his administration ignores their cost-saving proposals... Full story »
Health care reform push shows we now live in an oligarchy
By Flint Journal staff
March 17, 2010, 5:42PM
Voice: Douglas White, Grand Blanc How sad that democracy (rule of the many) no longer exists. We live in an oligarchy (rule of the few). The vast majority of Americans are against health care reform, but our elected officials won’t listen to us. After health care reform passes, it’s going to be interesting how Americans will react to rationing... Full story »
Another View: 'Miniature March Madness' players have to prepare for victory both on and off the court
By Flint Journal staff
March 17, 2010, 4:08PM
LINNELL JONES McKENNEY FOR THE FLINT JOURNAL March Madness will take place here in Flint, just like it is happening all across the country. Except, it will take place in smaller bodies for the purpose of fun and developmental skills. It is called “Miniature March Madness.” And it will take place this Saturday, March 20, at Kettering University from... Full story »
Killers of homeless men earned their life sentences
By Flint Journal staff
March 17, 2010, 1:26PM
Voice: Marian Agree, Grand Blanc I don’t feel in the least bit sorry for the two boys who were given life sentences for killing two homeless men in a three-day spree. If killing gives someone such great pleasure, they aren’t, in my opinion, decent human beings. They deserve their sentences. Let them rot in prison. And when, oh, when,... Full story »
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Makes one wonder just who this union rep is working for anyway?
By Flint Journal staff
March 17, 2010, 12:52PM
Voice: Dorothy M. Cross, Flint Smart move, union rep. You want to sue the city. That means more layoffs for the police department. Are you working for them or for your own paycheck? Better to have them take 12 days without pay. You and other political officials are what have ruined this city. Think about it, rep. Full story »
Who's being ideological when it comes to health care? It's not Dems
By Flint Journal staff
March 17, 2010, 9:35AM
Voice: Corin Cody, Flint The United States consistently ranks below other developed nations in terms of health care cost, access, delivery and results. The only considerable difference between the U.S. health care system and the systems of those countries is that those countries have universal coverage. Republicans will not hear of it. So I ask, who are the ideologues... Full story »
Passing health care costs onto employees is the reality right now
By Flint Journal staff
March 16, 2010, 6:33PM
Voice: Carrol Ruff-Gilbert, Fenton In regard to the city council not wanting to raise the health insurance cost for non-union employees who haven’t had wage increases or bonus that other employees have: I am non-union (have a college degree) haven’t had a raise in over two years, have had my hours cut, have had to take days off because... Full story »
Would be appropriate to put George W. Bush's face on the penny
By Flint Journal staff
March 16, 2010, 8:17AM
Voice: Robin Neff, Mt. Morris A plan is hatching to put Ronald Reagan’s face on $50 bills. While they’re at it, why not put George W. Bush’s face on the penny? That’s about what our economy was worth after his eight-year run of spending money he borrowed from foreign countries to run ours. Full story »
Column: OK, so I'm a little distracted
By Scott Atkinson | The Flint Journal
March 15, 2010, 4:58PM
And so I was sitting at my desk, vaguely aware of the conversation taking place next to me between another reporter and an editor about the topic for her next weekly column when I heard these words: “I think you should write about Scott’s daughter.” This was followed by laughter from everyone within earshot. “Yes, you should write about... Full story »
Democratic leadership seeks to push through health care reform at any cost
By Flint Journal staff
March 15, 2010, 4:21PM
Voice: Mark R. Reamue, Saginaw While the majority of Americans continue to disapprove of government-run, pro-abortion health-care reform legislation currently in Congress, Democratic leadership in the House and Senate is moving forward at any cost to pass this flawed health care reform. Full story »
Some questions to consider on closing Flint golf courses
By Flint Journal staff
March 15, 2010, 11:11AM
Voice: John M. Atkinson, Flint If the three Flint City golf courses, Kearsley Lake, Mott Park, and Pierce Park, are closed, could they actually be opened again? Would ostensibly closing them temporarily be effectively closing them permanently? How long could they remain salvageable if they are not maintained while they are closed? Would it be very expensive to... Full story »
Trade agreements have moved us closer to one world government
By Flint Journal staff
March 15, 2010, 6:29AM
Voice: Walt Dilber, Groveland Township This year voters will to select new representatives. Unfortunately, few of these major party representatives will attempt to lead us out of our economic crisis. Why? In 1992, H. Ross Perot warned that if NAFTA were to pass we would hear the giant sucking sound of jobs leaving our country. Today, we are suffering... Full story »
Offbeat: The Sunday Offbeat
By Laura Angus | Flint Journal
March 14, 2010, 11:00AM
I can’t imagine it’s a good feeling when your own mouth gets you in trouble. Grand Blanc Township police, investigating a road rage incident, overheard a 34-year-old Burton man “talking loudly” about the altercation when they went to his door to investigate, according to police reports. The victim told police the suspect got out of his car at a... Full story »
Our Voice: Downtown Flint's future matters to all of Genesee County, and vice versa
By Flint Journal staff
March 14, 2010, 5:57AM
Make Flint’s Downtown of Promise count for all of Genesee County. That goal should be key as the Flint Downtown Development Authority goes forth with a state “Downtowns of Promise” commitment to pay 90 percent of a $45,000 plan for this region’s city center. It’s a chance to draw downtown into a maturing regional economic vision, outlined in the... Full story »
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