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Budget request excessive

To the Journal editor: President Trump has sent Congress a request for $1.5 trillion for the Defense Department budget for the fiscal year 2027. This is more than a 50 percent increase over this year’s budget. The United States currently spends four times more than China, which has the next highest amount of military spending in the world. The Defense Department already has too much money to do the job of defending our country. When a department has too much money, they waste it on unnecessary things and pay more than required for necessities. Here are just a few examples of the ...

Are we gasoholics?

I just shared a tweet with a friend. “Does it make any sense to tether oneself to a commodity (gas) that fluctuates wildly in price, has a declining supply, and if we burn what we have, will destroy our climate?” What will it take for adults to make the switch to clean-running electric vehicles? My friends bought their EVs years ago and love that they can just plug them in at home. They report little to no maintenance, a ride so quiet they can listen to their favorite music and still easily carry on a conversation with friends, and they only stop at gas stations if they need a candy ...

Time to rebuild this wall

According to The Guardian, some military commanders are trying to convince their soldiers that the war in Iran is ‘all part of God’s divine plan’ and ‘President Trump has been anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and mark his return to Earth.’ According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, we should all be praying to his god for our soldiers, who he and President Trump have forced to fight in an elective war that never should have been started. Now, while in front of the video cameras, Hegseth is openly praying for his god to guide U.S. military ...

Run on pitchforks and torches?

Funding government infrastructure, education, healthcare, social security and defense through taxation must be a shared burden, but many ultra-wealthy use tax code loopholes to avoid paying their fair share. Hiring tax attorneys to “legally” amass wealth and pay zero taxes doesn’t make you smart, just nefarious by shifting the burden of funding government onto the backs of hardworking Americans. We know the types, the ones who buy the most expensive meal on the menu then sticks you with the bill. CEOs eliminate their income tax liability by paying themselves in stock, which is ...

25th Amendment?

To the Journal editor: It’s time to invoke the 25th Amendment.

Rotary Club thanked

To the Journal editor: A big thanks to the Rotary Club for their support of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Christmas party and outing which was held at the UP North Lodge event center in January. The highlight of the afternoon was a sleigh ride through the woods and, of course, the delicious taco bar! Also, a big thanks to the Negaunee Elks Club for sponsoring a movie and lunch outing for our local Big Brothers Big Sisters group in March. Both the adults (bigs) and the kids (littles) enjoyed the movie "The Lorax," snacks and lunch afterwards at the Texas Roadhouse. Thank you also to the ...