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Letters To The Editor

Middle East is at it again

On the evening of June 12, Israel launched a series of major strikes against Iran. Not surprisingly, Netanyahu declared success, the Iranian officials swore revenge and leaders across the region braced for unrest. Of course, Iran will be highly motivated to respond, but its ability to do so ...

Region needs Line 5

For decades, Line 5 has been the critical connection for Michigan, Ohio and parts of the Midwest to receive gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and propane. Restricting Line 5 would have devastating impacts not only for the communities that host refineries but for the millions of people who rely on ...

Reading is important all year long

A recent editorial by The Mining Journal Editorial Board emphasized the importance of reading and encouraged community involvement in summer reading programs at local libraries. We strongly agree and applaud The Mining Journal for supporting libraries and their programs. The Literacy Legacy ...

Tunnel best way to go

I’m glad to see the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finally focusing on the Great Lakes Tunnel project. I don’t want to see our beautiful Great Lakes damaged in any way and the logic behind this tunnel is undeniable; it simply makes sense. Enbridge has been proactive in securing the ...

History 101

Present Mideast issues can’t be adequately dealt with unless the true historical basis for Israeli national sovereignty is understood. There is strong evidence from both biblical and secular sources. Palestinians aren’t the descendants of the original owners of the land. A nation of seven ...

What’s real problem?

People are up in arms because protestors in Los Angeles are waving Mexican and Salvadoran flags instead of American ones. I don’t carry a flag myself; I’ve never found salvation in a piece of cloth. But let’s be clear: the outrage here is not about symbols. It’s about who is allowed to ...