Well, I’m sure there was a bit more diplomacy than that. But I’d like to believe that a not-so-small part of Comerica Bank’s (NYSE: CMA) relocation decision has to do with Michigan’s unfriendly-to-business policies, including a forthcoming 2% tax on services (like banking). Yesterday morning, Michigan Governeror Jennifer Granholm had the following to say about Comerica Bank’s announcement that it would be relocating its headquarters, from Michigan, to Texas: In a world where these major corporations are making decisions on the basis of shareholders rather than on the basis of community, it makes me mad, frankly. Leaving aside the fact that Granholm routinely and hypocritically advocates “community”-oriented policy, with negligent disregard for the economic incentives (or, usually disincentives) such policies create for businesses – most of whom are having a rough … Read entire article »

I really, really thought we were past the point of banning books, but it’s not the first time I’ve been wrong, and it probably won’t be the last. If a handfull of wackos in Howell, MI get their way, the school board will be forced to ban certain books, including Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five (which is the only book on the list that I’ve personally read). Ok, so the whole Jew thing was a teaser, but it’s really not that far off the mark, considering Howell is generally considered the KKK capital of Michigan. The issue has split the community. “If you feel that strongly about it put your kids in private school,” said Susan Kley, a member of Friends of Howell Public Schools. Right. And continue to be forced … Read entire article »