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In rebuttal to passage of new Marriage Act

In rebuttal to the Letter to the Editor in Saturday’s paper, “Marriage Act moves us to a more perfect union.” It is a shame that our government should have to make any laws pertaining to marriage God is the one who ordained marriage. Genesis 2:18: “And the Lord God said it is not good that man should be alone. I will make him a help meet for him.” Genesis 2:22: “And the rib which the Lord God had taken from man, made He a woman.” Genesis 2:24: “There fore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife and they shall be one flesh.” Food ...

Marriage Act moves us to a more perfect union

This week President Biden signed into law the Respect for Marriage Act which will protect same-sex and interracial marriages. This historic legislation ensures the federal government cannot stand in the way of marrying the person you love and guarantees the right and protection to which same-sex and interracial couples, and their children, are entitled. This landmark legislation passed through Congress with bipartisan super-majority support. Twelve Republican Senators joined Democrats in a 61-36 vote, sidestepping a filibuster, while 39 House Republicans joined Democrats in a majority ...

Cheybogan board: Don’t accept resignation

The news report is that Sheriff Clairmont will resign and recommends the Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners appoint his recommendation to replace him. The seeds of fascism are sown, nurtured and grown right here at home. It is unlawful to run for a public office with the intent to resign before fulfilling the term. The Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners should refuse to accept his resignation. In a functioning democracy, they will refer the matter to the Prosecuting Attorney and the Attorney General of the State of Michigan for investigation and potential indictment. WAYNE ...

Let’s stop the poisoning of our water supply

Our city council will make a decision whether to continue to add sodium fluoride to our public water supply on Dec. 19. At a recent city council meeting numerous residents spoke against fluoridation citing a growing number of negative health effects from ingesting fluoride. The only support was from three people employed in the dental profession. Additionally, one opponent handed each council member a booklet featuring 75 articles attesting to the negative health effects. A vote was expected at this meeting, however, Mayor Matt Waligora wisely steered the council to postpone the vote ...

One’s taste in Christmas music is subjective

Regarding Darby Hinkley’s piece in the Dec. 2 edition of The Alpena News, I’ve accepted with resignation that December in the Greater Alpena-Ossineke Metropolitan Area means at least 25 days of unrelenting “Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” And I understand that some people enjoy Christmas music, just like some people enjoy head cheese, or cornhole. Regarding Ms. Hinkley’s three “terrible Christmas songs, ” I can see Wham!’s “Last Christmas” being on that list. It’s unlistenable, especially when compared with the other huge Christmas song in the UK that year ...

Healthy people, kids, families, and workers are critical to a productive and vibrant economy here in Michigan. That’s why it’s no surprise that this rampant RSV, COVID, cold, and flu season is hitting us all hard. The combination of lack of paid sick days and paid family and medical leave, and our over-stressed childcare system is pushing families to the brink. Sick people at work cost businesses an average of $255 per employee per year—far more than the cost of giving people paid time off. Studies show companies who provided paid sick leave to people reported fewer ...