Thursday, March 31, 2011
The Michigan View-written by a Minnesotan?-errs about Sarah Palin's tax break
A few myths to dispel here. A Minnesotan calling himself a "Michiganian" should never pen any article where he might be considered to be writing from a Michigan perspective, as John LaPlante did in The Michigan View, as this is just wrong (Michganders is what we should be called instead, if any outsiders ask). Second, "a tax break is not a subsidy". Finally, don't ever mention Jennifer Granholm and Sarah Palin in the same sentence again. One led her state to ruin, while the other led her state to a budget surplus. I know, I lived under the Canadian's tenure for the whole of eight years.
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For the record, I prefer the term "Michigander" and did for the 30 years I lived in Michigan. "Michiganian" is the preferred term of the Detroit News, where I write. It is also used my millions of Michigan residents, so saying that anyone who uses it is an "outsider" is laughable. -- John LaPlante
ReplyDeleteMillions of Michiganders also voted for Barack Obama in the last election. Doesn't make it right. And by the way, I didn't say anyone who calls themself a "Michiganian" is an outsider. I said that if an outsider asks what we should be referred to, "Michigander" should be the reply.
ReplyDeleteI can let the "Michiganian" term slide, but only if you live in Michigan! Of course, you are free to say what you please.