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New fourth branch of government?

To the Journal editor: For centuries, the concept of equality and due process had been slowly emerging within the world’s oppressed peoples, yet it took bold action by our Founders to make freedom and equality a reality, thus American democracy was born. They proceeded to create a Constitution, not carved in stone but one malleable for future generations to refine, since none of them believed they created the end-all-be-all constitutional structure. Yes, our Constitution is extremely difficult to modify for good reasons, but when underlining flaws are hacked to abuse power, it’s ...

Reader opposes cartoon

To the Journal editor: As a longtime customer of your paper, I was shocked and angered by the racist, incendiary and utterly false editorial cartoon of Dr. Abdul El-Sayed in Tuesday's Mining Journal. Such behavior should be beneath any publication that purports to provide accurate news and information to the public. It certainly is not what I expect of my hometown paper — ever.

Toys For Tots season is here

To the Journal editor: Many families in our community are currently facing financial challenges. For children, receiving a new toy during the holiday season can offer enjoyment and serve as a positive experience. In 2025, our Toys For Tots Campaign provided over 6,000 toys, 500 books and 2,000 stocking stuffers to more than 1,600 children in Marquette County. Nationally, the program distributed more than 24 million toys and books to over 11 million children. This success is thanks to your support. Given ongoing economic challenges, we expect even more requests this year and greatly ...

251st Marine Corps birthday to be marked

To the Journal editor: Few institutions possess the storied tradition, resilience and enduring legacy of the United States Marine Corps. On Nov. 10, we commemorate 251 years of distinction, tracing the corps' origins to a tavern where a determined few established a legacy of honor, courage and commitment that continues to unite Marines today. This legacy was forged through sacrifice. Across battlefields throughout the world, Marines have served with valor, carrying the proud spirit of those who came before them from one generation to the next, always ready to answer the ...

Stossel way out of line

To the Journal editor: How sad to hear (columnist) John Stossel whine about jury duty in New York. "Guilty of wasting our time,” The Mining Journal, Oct. 22.  What a piece of work!  He complains about having to wait four hours and cries that he was made to come back the next Monday. Being summoned for jury duty is an obligation we owe when called.  It is never a guarantee that your "precious time" will be instantly accommodated. Stossel is old and needs water?  What he needs is an attitude adjustment. People in the Upper Peninsula might wait as long, or even longer for jury ...

What’s so good about war anyway?

The United States has been involved in some form of war (conflict) for 250 years. People have to realize the United States has not won a war since World War II, which ended in 1945. • Korean War, 1950-53: Reason: stop communism. 36,000 U.S. troops dead, 2 million civilians died and $50 billion cost. Communism still exists. • Vietnam, 1955-75: Twenty years to stop communism. $900 billion and 58,280 troops lost. Inflation for years. Over 2 million civilians passed during the war, millions after the war, and tens of thousands of U.S. troops died after the war. Still, communism ...