Sentinel Opinion Page and Community Forum Notes
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Do We Celebrate Freedom Or Honor All Beliefs
A community columnist reflects on July Fourth in a mountain town, noting a patriotic parade and contrasting freedom for self with freedom for others. He questions whether crowds cheer only for personal liberty or for liberty extended to all faiths opinions and lifestyles, urging reflection on universal liberty and inclusion.
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Park West Drain change earns park township support
In a letter, Robin Pintar of Park Township thanks Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush for removing the groundwater control portion of the Park West Drain concept. The decision eliminates drain conveyance through a toxic plume, signaling a practical environmental win and a path toward a sensible Park West Drain solution.
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Michigan House backs Medicaid reform to curb Obamacare costs
Rep. Joe Haveman argues House Bill 4714 expands Medicaid while opposing Obamacare. The plan promises more insured residents, $1.2 billion in annual savings, $80 million in annual business tax relief, and hospital, taxpayer, and state program benefits. If the Senate blocks it, costs rise. reform supporters urge quick Senate action.
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Stop to the world Buckley and Perkins clash over marriage
The National Review founder Bill Buckley and Family Research Council president Tony Perkins spar over same sex marriage. Perkins cites Supreme Court rulings and biblical precedent while Buckley’s stance on tolerance and democracy is weighed against constitutional protections. The piece also notes education access and civic independence as guiding themes from Ric Curtis in Pier Cove.
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