The article below is a must read. Prime example of how public sector unions are preventing reform and the only solution they want is increased taxes on Michigan workers. Union bosses operate on forced union dues. Union members are good people that are forced by state law to fund union activities. Unions have lost their way. It is time that they compete for members like every other private organization. Worker freedom is a must. Stop compulsory union dues. This is the only way to stop corrupt money hungrey union bosses.

Granholm is looking to break her promise to not raise taxes. Go to www.NoMiTaxHike.com and tell Governor Granholm and the Michigan legislature to not raise taxes.

Reminder: Recess Rallies Saturday, Aug. 22nd

As we voice our strong disagreement with Washington politicians, let’s remember to be respectful – and thus disappoint Speaker Pelosi and the media!

Go to www.recessrally.com to find addresses for Michigan’s Congressional delegation’s state offices. AFP is an official sponsor of these rallies. Below are some of the more organized rallies. If you don’t see one in your area make a sign and go to your congressional office to show opposition to nationalized healthcare.

The Obama health care plan would be terrible for the American people. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has admitted “we’re going to have some type of public option, call it ‘co-op,’ call it what you want.” If the government co-ops will be so great, Congress and all government employees should be required to use them.
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The Detroit Free Press is reporting the following:

Bing: Privatizing can save city cash
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is proposing to privatize two of the primary tasks of the city's finance department: the collection of taxes and the payment of the city's 13,000 employees.

Detroit Mayor Bing is make hard decisions. Something that has been lacking by the City of Detroit leades for many years.