Is Bible irrelevant?

August 8, 2023

To the Journal editor: Anyone who professes faith in God, and His Son Jesus Christ, will at some point (more than once) be confronted with, “How can you believe that stuff? The Bible is so old, people and culture have changed so much that that stuff is simply out of date! It’s irrelevant!” Well, for openers, I grant some issues the Bible does not address: Will it help me ride my bicycle any better? Will the windows on my house be any cleaner? Will the cost of airline tickets decrease? Will medical care become more affordable? Will spinach taste any better — if I read the ...

Separate issues

August 3, 2023

To the Journal editor: In his letter, Gene Miller complains about a perceived disparity between Veteran’s Day and Pride Month. Why should we have to choose? My celebration of Pride Month in no way infringes on celebrations honoring our veterans, and vice versa. If Mr. Miller wants to advocate for increased Veteran’s celebrations of Veterans, more power to him. But why does he feel the need to place that in contrast to Pride Month?

Pasquali’s went extra mile

August 2, 2023

To the Journal editor: The Westwood Class of 1978 would like to thank Pasquali’s in Negaunee and Clark Gravedoni for hosting its 45th Reunion on July 1. Our reunion could not have been held at a more ideal venue than Pasquali’s, with its delicious pizzas and cozy atmosphere. Clark, you certainly went out of your way to make our reunion an extra-special event. Thank you so much!

Ishpeming council violates charter

August 1, 2023

To the Journal editor: The city of Ishpeming is in violation of the Ishpeming City Charter. The Charter states, Vacancies in Elective Office: Section 2.17 (a) A vacancy occurring on the Council or any elective City office shall be filled within thirty (30) days by a majority vote of the remaining Council members, and the appointee to hold office until the second Monday following the next regular election, or until the successor shall qualify, provided that no such appointment shall be made within (90) days prior to any regular election. The vacancy occurred when Council member Stuart ...

Federal workers badly needed

July 31, 2023

To the Journal editor: During the month of May approximately 161 million people were employed nationwide (Bureau of Labor and Statistics). Of those employed, less than 2 percent were civilian federal government employees (not counting contractors or grant positions), down from May 1992 when there were over 3 million federal employees under President George W. H. Bush (F.R.E.D). During that 31 year period, the number of federal employees shrunk in size while the U.S. population increased by 80 million people. The vast majority (70 %) of the federal workforce serve in the ...

The MSHS _______ Men

July 29, 2023

To the Journal editor: Ah, wonderful, woke Marquette. A shining bastion of rectitude in this dark wilderness. A slice for everyone. Thank God for those who bestride the high ground and have the goodness, wisdom and courage to ignore majority opinion. If one is right, one is right. It’s a higher calling. One can only envy the certitude and moral superiority. As to all those unworthy mutterings about growing self-pity, the ever- expanding victim-industry; never mind priggishness, sanctimoniousness and self righteousness, they are churlish indeed. This is serious. There is ...