http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/Local Columns, Blogs, Editorials, Letters and ForumsenSun, 05 Jul 2009 07:04:32 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 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/edj7gmsVaB8/offbeat_the_sunday_offbeat_3.htmlOffbeatBryn Mickle | The Flint JournalSun, 05 Jul 2009 07:04:32 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3150335 ]]>A Flint defense attorney was recently left emptyhanded when a client on trial for murder asked a ladyfriend to bring money to court for his legal bills. Before he could be paid, the lawyer heard a fracas in the courtroom...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/offbeat_the_sunday_offbeat_3.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/b-zUJGzyuDw/court_records_can_tell_schools.htmlEditorialsThe Flint Journal Editorial BoardSun, 05 Jul 2009 02:18:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3150655 ]]>An educator with a long history of mental illness, violent threats and forced hospitalizations continued to work as a substitute teacher of school children in Genesee County. It's a shocking revelation - one that becomes even more disturbing when we...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/court_records_can_tell_schools.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/p_GGkpKjCyw/atwood_on_stadium_needs_to_be.htmlLettersYour VoicesSat, 04 Jul 2009 13:10:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3149966 ]]>Voice: James E. Langston, Flint I am a retired autoworker and a 50-year resident of Flint, and now an MTA bus driver. I was driving the Civic Park route, which takes you past Atwood Stadium. The name "Atwood" at the...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/atwood_on_stadium_needs_to_be.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/Swir8GWWxHA/livelihoods_depend_upon_cleani.htmlLettersYour VoicesSat, 04 Jul 2009 11:03:18 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3149943 ]]>Voice: Lise Dickson, Flint Recently, my husband was chased down Saginaw Street by a raging panhandler who demanded money. He escaped by getting into his car while the violent man pounded his fists on the windshield. Upon hearing about this...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/livelihoods_depend_upon_cleani.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/LNi__u2qick/auntie_vera_rison_is_an_inspir.htmlLettersYour VoicesSat, 04 Jul 2009 10:19:53 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3150131 ]]>Voice: Cheri H. Dickinson, Grand Blanc Township Kudos to The Flint Journal for their article on Vera Rison, "Auntie Vera hangs tough," on June 19. I have had the pleasure and honor of knowing Ms. Vera Rison for many years....http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/auntie_vera_rison_is_an_inspir.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/Q2EUOJx1TLQ/offbeat_house_call_man_cant_wa.htmlOffbeatBryn Mickle | The Flint JournalSat, 04 Jul 2009 07:05:51 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3150577 ]]>A man was apparently so excited that he was getting pulled over in Grand Blanc Township that he led police on a mile-long chase. When he finally stopped in his aunt's driveway, he told cops that he knew he had...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/offbeat_house_call_man_cant_wa.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/hf3vVhVsbDQ/union_sold_out_gm_retirees_wit.htmlEditorialsYOUR VOICESSat, 04 Jul 2009 05:59:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3149919 ]]>Voice: Hannah Yaklin, Davison I also think that the GM retirees should have been allowed to vote on the newest concessions. Not only did our union sell us out, our financial future was decided by $14-an-hour workers who also stabbed...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/union_sold_out_gm_retirees_wit.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/n6Y_kCLUZYQ/clean_air_and_energy_bill_is_b.htmlLettersYour VoicesSat, 04 Jul 2009 01:41:50 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3150203 ]]>Voice: Richard Morrissett, Davison I listened to the three-hour debate on House Bill 2454 related to clean air and energy. As an engineer, I will advise you that this is the worse piece of legislation I ever heard discussed, as...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/clean_air_and_energy_bill_is_b.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/ByBGEazg7pw/and_now_for_some_fireworks.htmlAndrew Heller | The Flint JournalFri, 03 Jul 2009 09:14:53 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/aheller//1580.3141582 ]]> Can't make it out to fireworks this year? Never fear ... Happy 4th of July, everybody. andy...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2009/07/and_now_for_some_fireworks.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/i-hVCMuo_DU/in_the_margins_unorthodox_cand.htmlEditorialsThe Flint Journal Editorial BoardFri, 03 Jul 2009 02:39:13 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3148755 ]]>FLINT, Michigan - Ronald Higgerson has his own cure-all solution for Flint's ills - marijuana. But he doesn't want everyone smoking it - just growing, harvesting and selling tons of it as part of a local medical marijuana industry. FJ:...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/in_the_margins_unorthodox_cand.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/523T31mzq9k/it_wasnt_drugs_or_kookiness_th.htmlAndrew Heller | The Flint JournalThu, 02 Jul 2009 18:22:14 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/aheller//1580.3153273 ]]> I know Michael Jackson's death is old news by now, although it will be debated for years. How long before he's spotted in Burger King having lunch with Elvis? But he was such a sad, pitiful creature that his...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2009/07/it_wasnt_drugs_or_kookiness_th.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/3OYtXtJUCJY/offbeat_anger_mismanagement_em.htmlOffbeatBryn Mickle | The Flint JournalThu, 02 Jul 2009 11:50:08 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3150401 ]]>A 20-year-old woman might want to look into counseling for her temper. First, she allegedly drove into a pole outside a gas station and started screaming at a worker and some customers. She then threw a piece of wood at...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/offbeat_anger_mismanagement_em.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/A9k0pvaHZgM/republicans_can_trickle_down_d.htmlLettersYour VoicesThu, 02 Jul 2009 11:15:06 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/opinion/flint/index.ssf//2753.3150042 ]]>Voice: Robin Neff, Mt. Morris What a shame budget problems have closed down the Flint Fireworks Festival. But there is a way to save it. How about all the Republicans in Flint trickling down a portion of the Bush tax...http://www.mlive.com/opinion/flint/index.ssf/2009/07/republicans_can_trickle_down_d.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/cNhd3297QNs/its_just_like_the_opening_to_l.htmlAndrew Heller | The Flint JournalThu, 02 Jul 2009 09:08:07 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/aheller//1580.3141642 ]]>I found this cool little game/site in my search for a fireworks display to embed for you. (Look for that on Friday.) I can't embed this, but you can follow the link. T'is fun, trust me......http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2009/07/its_just_like_the_opening_to_l.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/flint_journal_voices/~3/PXa4nTo3P0s/once_again_theres_a_flint_conn.htmlAndrew Heller / The Flint JournalThu, 02 Jul 2009 09:08:08 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2009:/flintjournal/aheller//1580.3139653 ]]> Come Heller high water... • South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has gone from "mea culpa" to "mea talking waaay too much," hasn't he? He's long since crossed the line from confession to romance novel. ("The tan lines of my...http://blog.mlive.com/flintjournal/aheller/2009/07/once_again_theres_a_flint_conn.htmlnonadult