I’d buy an Envision, if it were made in the U.S.
I drove a carload of adults to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and we were fuming all the way home because we all loved the new Buick Envision and agreed it’s a car we would want to own except for Buick’s decision to manufacture it in China where it has been a hot seller. We don’t have a problem with GM’s choice to build such vehicles in China that are sold in China, but on the heels of the American people helping bail GM out from financial disaster, we feel that GM owes it to the American public to build the cars they want to sell to Americans in America.
Ron Gramling
Adrian
On transparency, a double standard
The citizens of Michigan were schooled in good politics when our Legislature (read Republicans) did away with straight-party ticket voting. Not only would it lead us to become more informed voters, but, after all we were one of only 10 or so states that allowed it and so it seemed so antiquated.
Now we find out that the governor’s office and Legislature are exempt from Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act, which requires public disclosure of records related to government, and that we are one of only two states that apply a blanket exemption to electronic communication from the governor’s office and Legislature.
Isn’t it interesting that our Legislature is happy to have Michigan ranked 50th in transparency, and yet care so much about their residents’ citizenship?
Kurt R. Metzger
Mayor, Pleasant Ridge
Government, fixing what voters get wrong
It is such a wonderful thing that we have a Legislature and governor to correct the Michigan voters when they vote something that is not right. They corrected the emergency manager law and the straight party voter law. Thank you legislators and Gov. Rick Snyder for the fine job you are doing and looking out for the unwise voters in this state.
Mark Gohsman
Cass City
Take time-out from accepting immigrants
American immigration needs overall suspension for a year to toughen screening and install transparency. Most American ancestors originally migrated or descendants stayed because of opportunity, reinforced by limited government. Government now, in a bipartisan manner, ignores immigration limitations for the political and personal gain of a dependency-class, cheaper labor and legislative barter. Limited government is a sham and immigration a toy of incumbency. If it’s not “lack of compassion” when we don’t leave our front doors open at night, why are America’s borders any different?
Ann and Dave Crutchfield
Plymouth
Bowie and Frey: Rock legends gone too soon
David Bowie’s musical deftness gave a sense of legitimacy to the era of rock and roll. His “Space Oddity” album and his unique style of singing and direction made me a believer. His touching performance with Bing Crosby in a Christmas special singing “Little Drummer Boy” became a classic. Rock and roll will never be the same without David Bowie’s innovative touch. R.I.P. Another untimely passing in the world of music is Eagles cofounder Glenn Frey. They gave “easy listening” rock an important place in pop-rock music. Bowie and Frey will be missed.
Herbert W. Stark
Mooresville, N.C.
Not exactly the way you treat family
The recent closing of all but three Max & Erma’s restaurants in Michigan was understandably a shock to the employees who reported for work. Interviews with employees indicated that all enjoyed what they referred to as the “family atmosphere” in each of the facilities. Unfortunately, that family value was not shared by American Blue Ribbon Holdings, which owns and operates the restaurants. The jolt of employees reporting for work and seeing a sign that their restaurant had been closed certainly is not indicative of how real families operate.
Bill Kalmar
Lake Orion
Sell a car in the US? Build it here.
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