Editorial: Arguments are for calming things down (part 3 of 3)
by Fritz Swanson In order to know that we know things, we have to have justification for our beliefs. We justify our beliefs using arguments that we accept can be proven false. We build our arguments out of claims and support. And all the while our goal isn’t victory, it’s the truth, whatever the truth […]
Letter to the editor: Masks are unhealthy
October 11, 2021 Dear Editor, I would like to offer your readers other information not circulated in the mainstream media or by most health care professionals about masks. I would like to encourage the readers to read the following scientific articles and develop their own educated opinions. I apologize in advance for the length of this […]
Letter to the editor: Thank you from the Knights of Columbus!
October 10, 2021 The Manchester Knights of Columbus would like to thank the residents of Manchester and the surrounding community for their generous support of our Annual MI (mentally impaired) Drive! Better known as our annual “Tootsie Roll” Drive, it was our 47th year of helping children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The […]
Editorial: Arguments are for finding truth (part 2 of 3)
by Fritz Swanson Arguments are for distinguishing true things from false things. And arguments are for making our best guess when we can’t be sure. Imagine you have a pile of apples you’ve had for a while. You have to sit down and sort them, find the ones with bruises and with worm holes, and […]
Letter to the Editor: Here’s what I know
September 28, 2021 I would like someone to explain Constitutional law to me. I am not an expert. I have never studied law. If you want legal advice, I’m not a good resource. I have studied medicine. It is astounding to me that many people suddenly have so much expertise in Constitutional law and in […]
Editorial: How do we know things? (part 1 of 3)
by Fritz Swanson In philosophy, one of the basic questions is “How do we know things?” This is called “epistemology.” It is worth thinking about HOW we know things. This is because nobody can know EVERYTHING. We will always have to rely on other people for knowledge. For example, I know a lot about writing […]
Letter to the editor: Autumnal Equinox, the balance and compromise
September 26, 2021 Autumn in the Midwest is an iconic treasure: – The perfect temperature (it happens at some point between the wintery mornings and almost summery feeling of noon) – The sunlight itself is different — more yellow on the leaves. – The aroma of the seasonal culinary delectables from bakeries and farm stands. […]
Letter to the editor: Disappointed in your coverage
9-23-2021 Dear Editor, We are disappointed in your coverage of the mask mandate protest at Manchester schools in the September 15th edition of the Manchester Mirror. You play into selling sensationalism rather than investigating and reporting both sides of the debate. The extension of the Governor’s emergency powers were unconstitutional as ruled by our Michigan […]
Letter to the editor: Positive energy in Manchester
9-26-21 We can do good things. Once upon a time, a small village had a little grocery store. The store grew tired and closed its doors. The village was surrounded by beautiful farms producing abundant crops, but the people in the village had no regular place to purchase fresh produce and good things to eat. […]
