http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/Local Columns, Blogs, Editorials, Letters and ForumsenFri, 20 Nov 2009 07:41:34 PSTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noLocal Columns, Blogs, Editorials, Letters and Forumsflint_journal_voiceshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/TgI-hytcdsk/cant_believe_anyone_would_want.htmlFlint Journal staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 07:41:34 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3957242 ]]>Voice: Paula Churchill, Flint The Nov. 8 Flint Journal front page article, “A breed apart,” was very alarming. I can’t believe any group of people in our county could ever consider banning an entire canine breed that has been one...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/cant_believe_anyone_would_want.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/7JdvQaGmpPA/coal_plants_arent_needed_despi_1.htmlFlint Journal staffThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:42:35 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3955223 ]]>Voice: Earl Davis, Burton Recently, I received a phone call from someone who likely had a financial interest in influencing me.  The caller asked if she could switch me to another line where I would be talking directly to Sen....http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/coal_plants_arent_needed_despi_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/_MNqCJB0jRE/does_family_fun_have_to_includ.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffFri, 20 Nov 2009 07:56:14 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3957290 ]]>Voice: Hazel M. Dye, Flint Concerning “Good Family Fun,” Oct. 31, outdoor section: People still surprise me with their great idea of “family fun.” Can’t you find something to share that doesn’t involve senseless killing of wildlife? The children gained...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/does_family_fun_have_to_includ.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/ylHoUMP_S1w/in_the_margins_two-way_is_one.htmlEditorialsFlint Journal staffThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:35:26 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3955172 ]]>The Flint Journal Story originally appeared on MLive.com Nov. 13 FLINT — Say good-bye to the one-way traffic nightmare in downtown Flint and make way for new bicycle lanes and more parking. FJ: Oh yeah, and say hello to a...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/in_the_margins_two-way_is_one.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/jslO31GSbeo/water_line_numbers_equal_fuzzy.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:54:07 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3951599 ]]>Voice: Carl Hays, Flushing According to a recent Flint Journal article, a June feasibility study concluded that the proposed water pipeline to Lake Huron will cost $600 million, and will result in a $200 million savings in 30 years, compared...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/water_line_numbers_equal_fuzzy.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/_qOi8TX3syU/coal_plants_arent_needed_despi.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffThu, 19 Nov 2009 13:41:21 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3955215 ]]>Voice: Earl Davis, Burton Recently, I received a phone call from someone who likely had a financial interest in influencing me.  The caller asked if she could switch me to another line where I would be talking directly to Sen....http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/coal_plants_arent_needed_despi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/aYX1N9h2qyI/same_jerks_responsible_for_nea.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:52:45 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3951594 ]]>Voice: James D. Murchie, Flint So, here it goes: The three largest banks that received TARP bailout money have paid the government back all the money they received already. What, are they printing their own money now? These same three...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/same_jerks_responsible_for_nea.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/ejU9-G3aihk/torn_from_the_front_page_dont.htmlEditorialsFlint Journal staffWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:38:49 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3951537 ]]>Don’t stop the music, Genesee Valley Mall. The county’s largest indoor shopping center wanted to bring people into the mall on Sunday, Nov. 8, with a free concert by the Los Angeles-base hip-hop duo New Boyz. The event attracted crowds...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/torn_from_the_front_page_dont.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/CseOiVuYDVA/calling_them_out_local_governm.htmlEditorialsFlint Journal staffWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:37:07 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3951527 ]]>The city of Clio this month joined a growing list of municipalities that are raising or starting to charge fees for some city services. It’s a sign of government going a la carte. If you want a service, you’ll have...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/calling_them_out_local_governm.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/B3o9XjFeBWM/pitbull_killing_was_justified.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:07 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3951575 ]]>Voice: Dawn Engle, Flint I feel compelled to respond to the article in The Flint Journal titled, “Dog kill justified.” My first thought was, you have to got to be kidding me. She leaves her pitbull out running the streets...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/pitbull_killing_was_justified.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/l-8pAM6l5Mw/two_tales_of_city_trees_grand.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffWed, 18 Nov 2009 12:44:50 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3951558 ]]>Voice: Dave Lucas, Flushing I felt I had to respond to the articles on Oct. 15 and Oct. 23 about the cutting of trees on city right-of-way by the Grand Mall. Congratulations to the city of Grand Blanc for doing...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/two_tales_of_city_trees_grand.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/C3dOIodvtDA/girl_scout_cookie_sale_boycott.htmlBrenda Brissette MataLettersFlint Journal staffTue, 17 Nov 2009 06:14:29 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3946423 ]]>Voice: Kelly Griffiths, leader, Junior Girl Scout Troop 11991, Senior Girl Scout Troop 11298, Fenton  I read with great concern the article, “Scouts say cookie sales may crumble” in the Nov. 6 edition.  This article made statements which do not...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/girl_scout_cookie_sale_boycott.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/C-hn1fVZWP8/story_about_slain_teens_should.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffFri, 13 Nov 2009 11:53:01 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3934271 ]]>Voice: Cheryl Burtrum, Grand Blanc Concerning the Nov. 5 edition and these two news articles: As I began to look at the paper I saw the front page lead story was about “Police: Dog kill justified,” and then a detailed...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/story_about_slain_teens_should.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/E8uZ-qxcAY4/it_is_the_owners_that_give_som.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffFri, 13 Nov 2009 11:41:45 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3934215 ]]>Voice: Shannon Terkeurst, Flint This is in regard to the front page story proposing pitbulls to be banned in Genesee County. I am a parent of two young children and also a pitbull owner. Our family dog is the most...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/it_is_the_owners_that_give_som.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/o2cD1N1YSkw/offbeat_the_sunday_offbeat_7.htmlCommunity: FlintFlint - OpinionOffbeat2096734879Laura Angus | Flint JournalFri, 13 Nov 2009 15:37:04 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/news/flint/index.ssf//2552.3935251 ]]>Hey, the police are just doing their jobs, too When stopped by police on suspicion of breaking into a Grand Blanc Township home earlier this month, a 36-year-old man reportedly told police he was just doing his job — that...http://www.mlive.com/news/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/offbeat_the_sunday_offbeat_7.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/1dE_YvgI9ag/our_voice_stop_the_canine_carn.htmlEditorialsFlint Journal staffFri, 13 Nov 2009 11:35:05 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3934186 ]]>Two violent incidents in October involving pitbull-type dogs in Genesee County have reignited a perennial debate. Some people say these dogs are bred for aggression, are unpredictable and vicious in their attacks. Ban the breed, they say. Their owners and...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/our_voice_stop_the_canine_carn.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/PlnP4OI9TT0/headline_misleading_on_assiste.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffThu, 12 Nov 2009 12:29:30 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3930532 ]]>Voice: David LaLumia, president/CEO Health Care Association of Michigan, Lansing This letter is in response to a completely misleading headline on an article in the Oct. 25 edition of The Flint Journal. The article in question was about assisted living...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/headline_misleading_on_assiste.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/7Yr4zsQ1y3E/authorities_should_deal_with_a.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffFri, 13 Nov 2009 11:57:41 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3934293 ]]>Voice: Betty S. Debose, Flint     I personally can immediately think of at six times that my dogs an I have been attacked.  None of these have been a pitbull, but multi-breed dogs. This, in Genesee Township. I believe...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/authorities_should_deal_with_a.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/hZvciKCVltM/authorities_should_deal_with_a_1.htmlFlint Journal staffFri, 13 Nov 2009 12:05:39 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3934320 ]]>Voice: Betty S. Debose, Flint     I personally can immediately think of at six times that my dogs an I have been attacked.  None of these have been a pitbull, but multi-breed dogs. This, in Genesee Township. I believe...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/authorities_should_deal_with_a_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/fvRHwBK6HW0/uterine_fibroid_embolization_i.htmlLettersFlint Journal staffThu, 12 Nov 2009 12:24:22 PSTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3930507 ]]>Voice: Julie L. Perry, Montrose The article in The Journal regarding uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a great option for fibroids that plague women of all ages. If you have fibroids, they can cause pain, constipation, pain with intimacy and...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/11/uterine_fibroid_embolization_i.htmlnonadult