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Stand up for these United States of America

Donald J. Trump: a 78-year-old man, in his declining years, who cannot even hold a Bible, eating cats and dogs somewhere in Ohio, who cannot stand up in a debate to a 58-year-old woman, who uses the Christian religion and the Bible and the 10 Commandments and the United States Constitution only as a roadmap for a path of destruction in seeking relevance for himself as he sees himself as a world leader. Kamala Harris: a responsible leader who stands up for the rights and dignity of the American citizen. She understands the will of our country and in voting for her you won’t have to ...

Fournier was wrong during 3rd Ave meeting

The Alpena County Road Commission meeting on Oct. 7, regarding the extension of 3rd Avenue to Tamarack Road, allowed many concerned citizens to respectfully present the pros and cons of this road project within the suggested five-minute timeframe. The Road Commission representatives listened intently to all the constructive alternate solutions to the crisis safety issues for access to Thunder Bay Junior High. At all times, the Road Commission panel showed respect for all the speakers. The panel politely responded during their open question-answer period. Brenda Fournier, Alpena County ...

Vote for Kamala, vote to end a free America

The Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 paper contained a letter from a writer from Alcona Township claiming that only one candidate for president believes in democracy. The writer alleges that Hillary Clinton swiftly conceded the 2016 election results. That’s a laugh as to this day she is claiming election fraud in her books and in her speeches. In 2016 Hillary paid (through the Democratic National Committee) for Chirstopher Steele’s fraudulent “Russia, Russia, Russia” dossier. In 2020 voting regulations were changed illegally by several state secretaries of state when state laws dictated ...

Onaway school board race sees interference

Americans should be concerned when they hear that foreign governments, China, Russia, and Iran are attempting to influence or interfere with our national election. In other words, influence from outside the sovereignty of the United States of America. QUESTION: How is the above situation different from a local school board election, namely Onaway Area Community Schools, when other counties, Antrim and Montmorency, contribute funds to get partisan candidates elected to the Onaway’s Board of Education? I find both instances a violation by infringing on our rights to vote without ...

Support those who support public education

As a business owner and retired teacher, I want to voice my support for Gordon Snow and Renee Fisher for the Alpena Public Schools school board. Recently, they both attended the forum for candidates presented by the League of Women Voters, and I appreciate their open answers about why they want to serve and how they support public education. Of concern to me are the candidates who chose not to attend, including Monica Dziesinski, Eric Lawson, and Sarah Costain, and what their reasons and agenda are for wanting to be on our public school board. All three are endorsed by the ...

Only one candidate believes in democracy

This is an important reason to pick one presidential candidate over the other. One candidate believes in the principles of democracy, while the other does not. Democracy. The ideas established 200 years ago, and written eloquently into our founding documents, the idea that we are a country of laws, ideals, and a commitment to each other. Democracy works like this. Hillary Clinton, after her loss in the 2016 presidential election, swiftly concedes, hearing the voice of the people, and letting democracy move on. Other nations have always admired our peaceful transfer of ...