Comments on: Mackinac drizzle http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/mackinac-drizzle/ Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:31:23 +0000 hourly 1 By: Mike Anthony http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/mackinac-drizzle/comment-page-1/#comment-3358 Mike Anthony Sat, 30 May 2009 22:35:04 +0000 http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/blog/?p=1292#comment-3358 Did anyone up there in Mackinac raise the issue of a Constitutional Convention in 2010? It automatically appears on the ballot every sixteen years. Things not bad enough yet in Michigan that a little tweaking of our constitution wouldn’t help? Admittedly, a gathering of business leaders would not be inclined to contemplate a re-write of our Constitution; but its high time the Convention became a broadening discussion. I hope the Center for Michigan takes the lead. Did anyone up there in Mackinac raise the issue of a Constitutional Convention in 2010? It automatically appears on the ballot every sixteen years. Things not bad enough yet in Michigan that a little tweaking of our constitution wouldn’t help? Admittedly, a gathering of business leaders would not be inclined to contemplate a re-write of our Constitution; but its high time the Convention became a broadening discussion. I hope the Center for Michigan takes the lead.

]]> By: Dale Westrick http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/mackinac-drizzle/comment-page-1/#comment-3360 Dale Westrick Fri, 29 May 2009 21:40:37 +0000 http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/blog/?p=1292#comment-3360 When I first got involved with Michigan Defining Moments, I had no intention of being involved with politics. I have since been elected as a trustee in our township. In my short time in office I could write a short story on why goverment fails the people, and most of it is because instead of serving,it becomes self serving. Another big problem is citizens don't feel they can make a difference, and they can't if they don't try. When preparing my flyer (with the help of my wife and another person), I remembered one thing I had written down. It went like this. THERE IS MUCH WE COULD DO, SHOULD DO, BUT DON'T DO, NOT BECAUSE OF LACK OF MONEY BUT AS PICKENS SAID BECAUSE OF LACK OF LEADERSHIP. Dale Westrick When I first got involved with Michigan Defining Moments, I had no intention of being involved with politics. I have since been elected as a trustee in our township. In my short time in office I could write a short story on why goverment fails the people, and most of it is because instead of serving,it becomes self serving. Another big problem is citizens don’t feel they can make a difference, and they can’t if they don’t try. When preparing my flyer (with the help of my wife and another person), I remembered one thing I had written down. It went like this. THERE IS MUCH WE COULD DO, SHOULD DO, BUT DON’T DO, NOT BECAUSE OF LACK OF MONEY BUT AS PICKENS SAID BECAUSE OF LACK OF LEADERSHIP.
Dale Westrick

]]> By: Mary Elizabeth Nichols http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/mackinac-drizzle/comment-page-1/#comment-3361 Mary Elizabeth Nichols Fri, 29 May 2009 14:18:21 +0000 http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/blog/?p=1292#comment-3361 Mackinac Island, where guests & legislators & lobbyists gather & sadly, to ignore the news just behind the headlines. Is this another example of: Just Let Them Eat Cake? You see, most of the "little people" who did the necessary, unseen labor as well as the service for Mackinac Island tourists are not Michigan nor even US workers. While Mackinac County--wherein Mackinac Island is located--endures the highest unemployment rate (28%) in the state with the highest unemployment rate in the nation, the Governor & would-be Governors relax while served by cheaper, foreign labor. Two days before G W Bush left office in January, he relieved employers of foreign H-2(b)non-skilled workers the hefty responsibility of stating that US workers were even sought for the job openings. And, US Congressional friends of these employers who prefer cheaper foreign labor can't stop there. Pending US Congressional measures (SB 388 & HB 1136 & HB 1934) seek to relieve these employers---like the majority located on Mackinac Island---of the simple math counting of "returning" workers against an annual cap (66,000). With Michigan's Congressional delegation, we have both Republican & Democrats seeking to undermine Michigan families, even during these uncertain economic times. They are: Senator Carl Levin Rep Bart Stupak, Sponsor Rep Peter Hoekstra Rep Candice Miller Rep John Dingell Rep Vernon Ehlers Rep Thaddeus McCotter Rep Michael Rogers, et al, Mackinac Island, where guests & legislators & lobbyists gather & sadly, to ignore the news just behind the headlines.

Is this another example of: Just Let Them Eat Cake?

You see, most of the “little people” who did the necessary, unseen labor as well as the service for Mackinac Island tourists are not Michigan nor even US workers.

While Mackinac County–wherein Mackinac Island is located–endures the highest unemployment rate (28%) in the state with the highest unemployment rate in the nation, the Governor & would-be Governors relax while served by cheaper, foreign labor.

Two days before G W Bush left office in January, he relieved employers of foreign H-2(b)non-skilled workers the hefty responsibility of stating that US workers were even sought for the job openings.

And, US Congressional friends of these employers who prefer cheaper foreign labor can’t stop there.

Pending US Congressional measures (SB 388 & HB 1136 & HB 1934) seek to relieve these employers—like the majority located on Mackinac Island—of the simple math counting of “returning” workers against an annual cap (66,000).

With Michigan’s Congressional delegation, we have both Republican & Democrats seeking to undermine Michigan families, even during these uncertain economic times. They are:

Senator Carl Levin

Rep Bart Stupak, Sponsor
Rep Peter Hoekstra
Rep Candice Miller
Rep John Dingell
Rep Vernon Ehlers
Rep Thaddeus McCotter
Rep Michael Rogers, et al,

]]> By: David Ball http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/mackinac-drizzle/comment-page-1/#comment-3359 David Ball Fri, 29 May 2009 13:57:17 +0000 http://www.thecenterformichigan.net/blog/?p=1292#comment-3359 Mr. Power, your comments are interesting and insightful, as always. Fresh leadership is needed in Michigan, along with a fresh attitude among Michigan's citizens. I recommend changing the topic of conversation from "Rust Belt" to "Innovation Belt." The mission to Transform Michigan will require shared sacrifice and investment to ensure a prosperous future. The transformation is a challenge but need not become a food fight. Mr. Power, your comments are interesting and insightful, as always. Fresh leadership is needed in Michigan, along with a fresh attitude among Michigan’s citizens. I recommend changing the topic of conversation from “Rust Belt” to “Innovation Belt.” The mission to Transform Michigan will require shared sacrifice and investment to ensure a prosperous future. The transformation is a challenge but need not become a food fight.

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